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Surrey Independent Living Charity; Ottershaw; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 17 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free Independent Living Group member

Blue Light Card access

Résumé du poste

Surrey Independent Living Charity is seeking a patient and reliable support worker for an autistic 8-year-old boy. The role involves after-school and weekend hours, building trust, supporting communication, and assisting with daily activities in a calm, routine-driven environment.

You will work with Ryan on play, feeding, walks, and personal care, with optional driving to activities. A DBS check is arranged, with flexibility for school days and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• DBS check arranged/processed for you
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience with children or autism preferred but not essential

Responsabilités

• Spend time with Ryan and support his communication needs
• Play, engage in activities and provide encouragement
• Prepare and feed him available food
• Take him for walks, playground visits or other outdoor time
• Bathing/shower support
• Optional: Drive him to local activities if you drive

Connaissances

Patience

Calm demeanor

Reliability

Communication support

Description du poste

Support Worker Required for Autistic 8-year-old boy (Ref 008376)

Hours: 2–3 hours after school between Monday to Thursday OR 6–8 hours on Saturdays (flexible/discussable)

About Ryan

Ryan is an 8-year-old non-verbal autistic boy who attends a full-time special school. He benefits from routine, a calm approach, and support from someone who can build trust over time.

Role Responsibilities

• Spending time with Ryan and supporting his communication needs
• Playing, engaging in activities and providing encouragement
• Preparing and feeding him available food
• Taking him out for walks, playground visits or other outdoor time
• Bathing/shower support
• Optional: Driving him to local activities (if you drive)

About You

• Patient, reliable and calm in approach
• Comfortable supporting autistic children
• Able to follow routine and build trust gradually
• Friendly, consistent and willing to learn Ryan's ways of communicating

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

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check (arranged/processed for you)
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience with children or autism preferred but not essential

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)