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SalaryYoung person - Support Worker
Description:
Job purpose
Looking for a personal assistant for a 14-year-old, he loves to play football, PlayStation, and enjoys listening to music, riding his bike and he loves being outdoors in general.
He has a chromosomal duplication / ADHD / ASD and we are looking for someone to help facilitate his independence and support him out and about in the local community.
The ideal person would be someone who has a lot of patience, a lot of energy, someone who is highly reliable and with experience (personal or professional experience) of working with adults/children with additional needs.
Hours will mainly be in the evenings (2 hours a night) and or a Saturday afternoon but flexible in discussing what will work best for the right person and our family routine.
£11 P/Hour
He will need to be collected and returned to Crosby so somebody who is local or with a car would be essential for this position.
Main Responsibilities
- Facilitating independence and safety in the community
- Attending football matches
- Playing football
No formal qualifications are required
Experience and Skills required:
You must be caring, friendly and empathetic.
Good communication skills
Experience with supporting people with additional needs. Positive working attitude Behaviour Reliable and Trustworthy (good time management)
A good fit for the child is the most significant attribute for this role.
An enhanced DBS check will be required before employment commences; This cost will be met by the employer.
WE ARE A PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD AND THEREFORE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR OVERSEAS APPLICANTS. WE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY APPLICANTS THAT DO NOT HAVE RIGHT TO WORK
Please forward your CV to Georgia.Greene@carers.sefton.gov.uk
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: PartTime
Expiration Date: 31/03/2024
