Community Support Assistant for an Energetic 10-Year-Old

Disability North; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a caring support worker to accompany Layland, a 10-year-old with autism, on community activities in Newcastle. You will help him access groups, ensure safety according to his behaviour plan, and maintain a 2:1 ratio when outside home.

DBS check and references are required, and you must have permission to work in the U.K. Hours vary: term-time hours with some holidays; rates £15 per hour.

Qualifications

• DBS check and references required.
• Permission to work in the U.K. at start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Layland to access community activities.
• Keep Layland safe and adhere to his personal behaviour plan.
• Maintain a 2:1 ratio when outside the family home to ensure wellbeing.
• Assist Layland with communication and participation in groups.

Job description

Disability North is seeking a caring support worker to accompany Layland, a 10-year-old with autism, on community activities in Newcastle. You will help him access groups, ensure safety according to his behaviour plan, and maintain a 2:1 ratio when outside home.

DBS check and references are required, and you must have permission to work in the U.K. Hours vary: term-time hours with some holidays; rates £15 per hour.