Personal Assistant / Support Worker

North Lincolnshire Council; Epworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

North Lincolnshire Council is seeking a kind, patient Personal Assistant / Support Worker to provide 1-to-1 support for a 9-year-old boy during school holidays in Epworth, United Kingdom. The role focuses on maintaining routines, offering caring interaction, and assisting with personal care including nappies.

The position requires the ability to engage with a child who communicates in his own ways, support him during park visits, water activities, and outings, and ensure his safety and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with communication needs.
• Ability to follow routines and manage transitions.
• Willingness to provide one-to-one support and personal care.
• A valid driving licence may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-to-1 support to a 9-year-old boy during school holidays.
• Assist with activities such as park visits, swimming, and trips.
• Assist with personal care including nappies.

Skills

1-to-1 attention

Personal care

Patience

Driving licence

Job description

We are looking for a kind, patient and reliable Personal Assistant / Support Worker to provide 1-to-1 support for a 9-year-old boy during the school holidays. About Him He enjoys:

• All ball games, including playing with bouncy balls and football
• Going to the park
• Watching Disney and CBeebies
• Trips to Costa and Greggs
• Water activities and being in a swimming pool, although he cannot swim
• Adult interaction and 1-to-1 attention, which brings him lots of enjoyment

Support Needs

• Struggles with verbal communication but has his own ways of communicating
• Likes routine and can become dysregulated if his routine changes
• Requires a high level of 1-to-1 attention and support
• Requires personal care, including support with nappy changes
• Previous experience would be useful but is not essential. A driving licence may be essential depending on where the successful applicant lives.