Support Worker- Children

Job title:Support Worker- Children

Reporting to: Clare Moore (mother)

Nature of the job role: To assist with a variety of tasks which will support a young girl with autism to link with social opportunities and activities within the community and occasional support at home

Duties:

Personal duties: Personal care as and when required

Social Duties: Support with socialising in and around the local community and in identified club settings/at home.

Any other reasonable duties that may be necessary. These duties may vary from day to day.

Hours of work:

6 hours per week. - Saturday 1030-430
+
6 hours once monthly to include care for 7 year old sibling
(Flexible hours to be mutually agreed likely to be Friday or Saturday evening)

Rate of Pay:

£12.50 per hour + travel as and when required (rate to be agreed)

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

Knowledge and experience of social care and autism spectrum disorder
Experience working with children
Effective communicator
First aid qualification
PVG check required
Clean driving licence, car and appropriate insurance
Must like dogs

Desirable:

Experience within other social care settings/environments, SVQ or relevant social care qualifications.

All about Me

I am an 12 year old girl with autism and I’m non verbal. I have pica which means I eat things which aren’t always food and I’m fast on my feet, so I need watched at all times. I live with my mum, dad, sister and dog and I love spending time with my grandparents and family friends. School is important to me.

I love routine and I’m pretty persistent and know what I want!

The things that people like and admire about me …

I have a lovely gentle nature and wicked sense of humour

Things I Like …

• Being outdoors and active
• swimming
• nature
• people watching
• Music
• cinema and theatre
• trampolines
• Sensory play
• Rough and tumble play
• Cuddles

To best work with you should be

• Experienced working with young people
• Preferably female .
• Confident
• Have a good sense of humour
• Be calm but firm
• Easy going
• Mobile – I can move fast!
• Imaginative and adaptable in case plans change quickly
• Flexible

Applicants please get in touch by submitting their CV to

claremoore2009@hotmail.co.uk

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 6 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Day range:

• Every weekend

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• Day shift

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/05/2024
Reference ID: CM2023