Family Support Worker

Prospero Health & Social Care - Cardiff; Buckley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Health & Social Care - Cardiff is seeking a reliable and friendly Support Worker to provide 21 hours of daytime assistance to a family. You will support a mum and her autistic son with daily activities, appointments, and community outings, helping maintain routines while promoting independence.

A full UK driving licence is required, and you will be comfortable driving as part of the role; the family has a disability vehicle and insurance arrangements will be made.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings is advantageous, especially with autism or learning disabilities.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and be confident driving as part of the role.
• Friendly, dependable and able to maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support mum and her son with day-to-day activities and routines.
• Assist with trips and activities within the community.
• Attend appointments as required.
• Help with shopping and general day-to-day tasks.
• Provide appropriate support to a child with autism.
• Maintain routines and consistency to promote independence.
• Drive as required to support the family within the role.

Skills

Reliable

Patient

Flexible

Driver

Job description

About the Role

You will be providing 21 hours of support per week, with the hours worked flexibly during the daytime.

Mum has physical disabilities but is very hands-on, active and independent. Her son has autism, and the role will involve supporting the family with their day-to-day routine, activities, appointments and accessing the community.

The aim of the package is to provide practical support while encouraging and maintaining the family's independence.

Duties may include:

• Supporting mum and her son with day-to-day activities
• Supporting with trips and activities within the community
• Attending appointments where required
• Assisting with shopping and general day-to-day tasks
• Providing appropriate support to a child with autism
• Helping maintain routines and consistency
• Driving the family when required as part of the support package
• Building a positive and professional relationship with the family

Hours & Pay

• £17.00 per hour
• 21 guaranteed hours every week
• Long-term, ongoing work
• Daytime hours
• Flexible working pattern
• Weekly pay
• Driver Essential

You must hold a full UK driving licence and be confident driving as part of your role.

You will not be expected to use your own vehicle for the support. Mum has a disability vehicle and arrangements will be made for the successful Support Worker to be added to the relevant insurance.

What We're Looking For

• Reliable and committed to providing consistent long-term support
• Friendly, patient and approachable
• Confident supporting both adults and children
• Comfortable supporting an individual with autism
• Able to promote independence rather than taking over
• Flexible with daytime availability
• A confident driver with a full UK driving licence
• Able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
• Previous experience within care, support work, autism, learning disabilities or family support would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a consistent 21 hours of guaranteed work each week at £17.00 per hour, while retaining flexibility around their daytime working pattern.