Childrens Support Worker

The Rowan Organisation; Whittington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support service agency is looking for a Children's Support Worker to assist a 10-year-old boy with autism in Whittington. The role involves providing support at home and in the community, ensuring the child's safety and welfare. Candidates should have experience working with children with special educational needs, as well as a driving license and their own car. This position offers flexible hours and a pay rate of £13.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Driver essential with their own car & business insurance.
• Willingness to undergo employer-highlighted training.

Responsibilities

• Support a 10-year-old boy at home and in the community.
• Ensure safety and welfare is prioritized.
• Assist with personal care as needed.

Skills

Working with children with SEN

Punctuality

Reliability

Flexibility

Patience

Friendliness

Trustworthiness

Respect for dignity

Understanding of confidentiality

Personal safety knowledge

Job description

Job Reference: MB-FW-Whittington

Job Title: Children’s Support Worker

Responsible to: The Employer – The boy’s parents

Hours: 4 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday or Friday afternoon from 2 pm, can be split across 1-2 days)

Hours are flexible and can be discussed at interview stage.

Hourly Rate of Pay: £13.75 per hour

Based at: The home address in Whittington

Closing date: 28.11.2025

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to support a 10‑year‑old boy at home and in the community ensuring his safety and welfare is priority. The young boy has autism and sensory processing disorder. He enjoys being active including walks, parks and soft play centres. The young boy lives at his home address in Whittington with his sister, parents and their pet cat. There are aspects of personal care involved in this role e.g. support with toileting.

Personal Specification

• Driver essential with their own car & business insurance
• Experience of working with children with SEN
• Punctuality and reliability essential
• Flexible in the hours and times that you can work
• Be patient and supportive
• Be friendly and outgoing
• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful of the child’s dignity, at all times
• Understand the need for privacy and confidentiality
• Have a thorough understanding of personal safety
• A willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer
• Have some knowledge and understanding of risks

This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the employer’s request prior to commencing employment. This is confidential and at no cost to yourself.

The post carries a 6‑month probationary period.

Disclaimer

The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer, nor responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.