OP0526SW - Support Worker/Carer

Cornerstone Community Care; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 15,820 - 22,532; Part time

Job summary

Cornerstone Community Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker/Carer in Peterhead to provide personalized support for a lively 6-year-old autistic boy. The role involves supervision, encouragement, and fostering communication skills. This part-time position requires 4 hours per week during term time and 12 hours during school holidays, with a pay rate of £13.92 per hour. Candidates should have experience with autism, be fit and kind, and will need to join the PVG Scheme.

Qualifications

• Understanding of autism and experience working with autistic individuals is essential.
• Must be physically fit to engage with the child effectively.
• Caring and kind nature is important for providing support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the child at all times to ensure safety.
• Encourage and motivate him to build confidence.
• Assist with communication and understanding of boundaries.

Skills

Understanding of autism

Caring and kind disposition

Fit and active

Job description

Support Worker / Carer

Hours: 4 hours per week term time / 12 hours per week school holidays

Location: Peterhead

Pay: £13.92 per hour

Schedule:

• Thursday/Friday 3 – 4pm
• Saturday or Sunday 10 – 12pm (flexible to change times)

Job Description

Provide support and care for an autistic 6‑year‑old boy. He is very likable, fun‑loving, happy, enjoys being outdoors and going to the park. He has limited speech but can communicate what he wants. He struggles with boundaries and social understanding. You will encourage and motivate him, help build his confidence and help him communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise at all times and keep him safe.
• Encourage and motivate him, build confidence, and help communicate effectively.
• Help him with boundaries and social understanding.

Requirements

• Fit and active.
• Understanding of autism and experience working with autistic individuals.
• Membership of the PVG Scheme is required (help will be given to apply).
• Must be caring and kind.

Contact

Call Sue: 07788851800