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Surrey Independent Living Charity; Ash Green; On-site; GBP 2,600 - 3,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card access

Counselling helpline

Legal helpline

Mental health app access

Job summary

Surrey Independent Living Charity is seeking a patient and reliable Support Worker to assist our active 5-year-old son, Dominic, on Saturday mornings for 4 hours, with a further 4 hours on another day during school holidays. No previous care experience is required—full guidance will be provided.

You will help with outings and activities, keep him safe outdoors, provide toileting support, and help build a positive routine.

Qualifications

• Patient, reliable and calm.
• Able to engage with Dominic.
• Full guidance will be provided.
• Driver with car is essential for transport to activities.

Responsibilities

• Trips out and his favourite activities
• Keeping him safe when outdoors
• Toileting support
• Encouragement, reassurance, and building a positive routine
• Playing an active part in family life when you're here

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Calm demeanor

Engagement with child

Job description

Support Worker for an Active Child on Saturday Mornings (Ref 009036)

Hours: 4 hours on a Saturday morning (plus an extra 4 hours on another day during school holidays – 13 weeks per year).

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We are a warm and welcoming family looking for a kind, reliable Personal Assistant to support our son, Dominic, on Saturday mornings for 4 hours each week and an extra 4 hours on another day (flexible) during school holidays.

No previous care experience is required — just patience, energy, and a genuine wish to make a positive difference.

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About Dominic

Dominic is a bright, active 5-year-old who loves getting out and about. He enjoys doing his regular activities, and spending time outdoors. He can be a flight risk when out, so we are looking for someone who is vigilant and confident supporting him safely.

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Your role

• 1. Trips out and his favourite activities
• 2. Keeping him safe when outdoors
• 3. Toileting support
• 4. Encouragement, reassurance, and building a positive routine
• 5. Playing an active part in family life when you're here

A car and the ability to drive are essential, as Dominic needs transport for activities and for safe supervision.

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About us

We’re hoping to welcome someone into our lives who can build a trusting, positive relationship with Dominic. We also have a four-month-old puppy, Dash — he’s very calm and friendly — so you’ll need to be comfortable around dogs.

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Who we’re looking for

• 1. Patient, reliable and calm
• 2. Friendly, enthusiastic, and able to engage with Dominic
• 3. Confident keeping a child safe when out in the community
• 4. Happy to learn and follow our routines

No previous care experience is necessary — full guidance will be given.

This position is funded by social care services.

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As an employed personal assistant, you will be eligible for free membership to the Independent Living Group. Benefits include:

• Eligibility to sign up for the Blue Light Card for only £4.99 which gives you access to a large range of discounts across retail, leisure, and other services at companies nationwide
• Counselling helpline, legal helpline and personal financial support
• My Mind Pal mental health app subscription