Autism Support Specialist for a young boy 5 hrs p/w £13.74 hr in Blyth

UKCIL; Blyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated support provider in Blyth is seeking an Autism Support Specialist to assist a 10-year-old boy with ASD. This role involves engaging the child in physical activities and providing social support. The ideal candidate is experienced, holds the necessary certifications, and can commit to 5 hours per week, with potential additional support during holidays. Energetic and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting neurodivergent individuals.
• Full valid enhanced disclosure and barring certificate required.
• Local to Blyth or willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support the child in social and leisure activities.
• Provide support to help remain independent.

Skills

Supporting neurodivergent individuals

Building relationships

Active engagement

Education

Full valid enhanced disclosure and barring certificate

Job description

Overview

Autism Support Specialist for a young boy 5 hrs p/w @ £13.74 hr in Blyth

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 8e162e34

We are looking for a committed individual to work alongside a family and a second worker to support a 10-year-old boy who lives in the Blyth area. The young boy is neurodivergent with ASD, Autism and attachment trauma. He is very energetic, and it is essential the successful applicant is active and able to keep him entertained during the support time. Due to his diagnosis, he can deregulate, and it is important that you are able to build a suitable relationship with both him and his parents to support him during these occasions. The young boy loves Minecraft, Lego, drawing and accessing physical activities such as trampolining and the park. The ideal applicant will:

• Be experienced supporting neurodivergent individuals
• Have a full valid enhanced disclosure and barring certificate to support children
• Be local to or be willing to travel to the Blyth area
• Be able to support during term time for 5 hours per week as outlined ut also provide additional support during school holidays.
• Be available to provide urgent support for the last 2 weeks of august approximately 12 hours per week

Further discussion about the role will be had via an initial telephone interview to be conducted in the next week.

Key Responsibilities

• Services
  • Social + Leisure activities
  • Support to remain independent

Training

• Autism / Aspergers

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com