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UKCIL; Seahouses; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL in Seahouses is seeking a caring Support Worker to assist a 19-year-old attending college. The role provides 1:1 support to access the community, develop social skills, and build independence, with 3 hours per week on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or at weekends.

A full UK driving licence and business insurance are required. You should have experience supporting individuals with Autism, be patient and able to build a positive relationship, and encourage independence with appropriate guidance.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting individuals with Autism
• Is patient, understanding, and able to build a positive, supportive relationship
• Can encourage independence while providing appropriate guidance
• Has experience in disability, education, or support work (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Accessing social and leisure activities in the community
• Developing social skills and building new friendships
• Learning and practising life skills, including: Budgeting and managing money
• Shopping independently
• Learning to use public transport
• Promoting confidence, independence, and positive wellbeing

Skills

Autism experience

Disability support

Patience

Relationship building

Job description

Support Worker – Young Man with Autism and ADHD - £14.67ph-3hrs p/w Seahouses

Location: Community‑based - Seahouses

Rate of Pay: £14.67 per hour

Hours: 3 hours per week on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Weekends

About the Role

A caring and reliable Support Worker is required to support a 19‑year‑old young man with Autism and ADHD who is currently attending college. He requires 1:1 support to help him access the community, develop social skills, and build independence, as he is unable to do this without assistance.

Main Duties

• Accessing social and leisure activities in the community
• Developing social skills and building new friendships
• Learning and practising life skills, including: Budgeting and managing money
• Shopping independently
• Learning to use public transport
• Promoting confidence, independence, and positive wellbeing

About You

• Has experience supporting individuals with Autism and similar needs
• Is patient, understanding, and able to build a positive, supportive relationship
• Can encourage independence while providing appropriate guidance
• Has experience in disability, education, or support work (preferred)

Essential Requirements

Driver with business insurance

Additional Information

• Experience with Autism and ADHD is highly desirable
• Training and guidance will be provided where appropriate

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

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