Male or Female Child Support Worker Ref: JC/SF/3-25

GCIL South Lanarkshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in Scotland is seeking a Child Support Worker to assist a young nonverbal child with Autism and learning disabilities. This role involves providing personal care, supporting social activities, and managing behavioral challenges. The ideal candidate is patient, flexible, and possesses strong communication skills to foster a supportive relationship. The position offers casual hours ranging from 4 to 9 hours per week at a pay rate of £12.60 per hour. A proactive and caring nature is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with challenging behaviors is desirable.
• Warm and friendly nature is essential.
• Energetic and patient attitude is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care needs, including dressing and toileting.
• Support with medication and meal preparation when necessary.
• Encourage engagement in social activities and promote life skills.
• One-to-one supervision to ensure safety.
• Manage challenging behaviors effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patience

Flexibility

Proactive approach

Job description

Job Overview

Male or Female Child Support Worker required to assist a young nonverbal child with Autism, Pica and Learning Disabilities living in the Cambuslang area.

Responsibilities

• Attending all personal care needs, changing nappies and attending to toileting needs, dressing and occasional showering/bathing and feeding when required.
• Occasionally assisting with medication.
• Preparing meals and snacks when required.
• Supporting in social activities such as park visits, swimming.
• Occasional pick up from day respite unit (weekends).
• One‑to‑one supervision to keep the young person safe and prevent participation in dangerous behaviour within the home and in the community.
• Managing some challenging and self‑injurious behaviours.
• Encouraging the young person to engage in new social activities and assisting with independent living skills.
• Therapy including deep‑pressure massage (training given).
• Other daily living tasks to promote independent living and encourage life skills.
• Driver essential – access to mobility vehicle or mileage allowance paid.
• Must take a proactive and innovative approach to support and encourage the individual to be involved in activities suited to their needs.
• Must be confident and patient dealing with children that present with challenging behaviour at times.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills are essential as the individual is non‑verbal so interpreting and understanding their needs is crucial.
• Must be flexible and reliable.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience is desirable; however, it is more important that the candidate has a warm and friendly nature, is energetic, patient and has a true desire to work within a caring role and build a lovely supportive relationship with the individual.

Working Hours

Casual contract between 4 – 9 hours per week (there is flexibility on how many hours are worked and when over the month).

Days and Times

Occasional weekday evenings, weekends and school holidays.

Pay

£12.60 per hour.

How to Apply

If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of GCIL (South Lanarkshire) Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps. If you are successfully hired; you will be employed directly by a Private Employer on a PAYE basis and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law, such as paid holidays and statutory sick pay (where eligible).

Contact

GCIL (South Lanarkshire)
Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB
Tel: [phone]