Autism & Epilepsy Support Worker (Driving) – Drama & Fun

UKCIL; Seaham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

UKCIL is seeking a Support Worker for a young person aged 21 in the Seaham area. The role involves taking him to his drama group, staying with him, and ensuring safety during transport and activities. You will encourage his interests, provide reassurance, and help manage anxiety and epilepsy concerns.

Requirements include a full UK driving licence, own car, experience with autistic adults and epilepsy, and a DBS check (enhanced). Mileage is paid by the employer, with hours of 6 per week.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic adults.
• Comfortable driving and transporting to activities.
• Enhanced DBS required (employer will cover).
• Epilepsy awareness and emergency meds training preferred but training can be provided.
• Own car and full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Transport the young person to drama group and supervise throughout.
• Provide encouragement, redirection and maintain safety during activities.
• Support social and leisure activities and help maintain friendships.
• Monitor epilepsy and assist with safe medication administration if needed.

Skills

Driving licence

Own car

Epilepsy awareness

Autistic adults experience

Job description

UKCIL is seeking a Support Worker for a young person aged 21 in the Seaham area. The role involves taking him to his drama group, staying with him, and ensuring safety during transport and activities. You will encourage his interests, provide reassurance, and help manage anxiety and epilepsy concerns.

Requirements include a full UK driving licence, own car, experience with autistic adults and epilepsy, and a DBS check (enhanced). Mileage is paid by the employer, with hours of 6 per week.