Job Description

Making A Difference

is a wrap around family support service that provides PA support in the home and activities in the community for children and young people with learning disabilities.

We are actively seeking a reliable, caring Male support worker for weekdays and weekend day support in the community and/or family home.

Your role will be to support a young male with learning disabilities and ADHD to enjoy social activities, learn life skills and promote independence. Activities in the community may include things such as bowling, go-karting and cinema.

If you are committed and passionate about helping others, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can really make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Key Requirements:

Energetic, fun personality with a sense of humour Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, parents and colleagues. Experience in supporting young people with learning disabilities and/or behaviours that may challenge. To work confidently alone and as part of a team. Driver with use of own vehicle

Benefits of working at Making A Difference:

Rewarding work where you can really make a difference. Flexible working hours to suit your life and changing needs Small friendly team that fully supports one another Bupa Healthy Minds - Employee Assistance Programme - Help's to deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health and general wellbeing. The confidential employee benefit provides expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 Fuel allowance Free Uniform, PPE and other items where needed to make your support work safe Free training and on-going support to help develop your skills further
We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 16 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Flexitime Free or subsidised travel Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Experience:

supporting children or adults with disabilities : 1 year (required)
Language:

Fluent English (required)
Location:

Felixstowe IP11 (required)
Work Location: In person