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Disability North; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 21,491,000 - 22,923,000; Part time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service in Whitley Bay is seeking a part‑time support worker to assist a 16‑year‑old with cerebral palsy and Autism. The role involves community activities, evening routines, and weekend daytime shifts, with potential holiday hours.

The successful candidate will provide direct support at home and in the community, promote independence, and ensure safety. A genuine occupational requirement for a female candidate is noted in compliance with

Qualifications

• Patient and understanding of sensory and behavioural needs.
• Friendly and able to build a positive rapport with Melody and the family.
• Calm under pressure, especially during challenging behaviours.
• Quick thinking, able to respond effectively to unexpected situations.
• Detail‑oriented, noticing subtle cues in Melody’s behaviour.
• Encouraging, supporting Melody’s independence and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to Melody in daily activities at home and outdoors.
• Clean up after Melody and help maintain a safe, tidy environment.
• Encourage and assist in developing life skills (e.g., eating, dressing, personal care).
• Support toilet training with patience and consistency.
• Encourage physical activity such as walking and balancing, while ensuring safety.
• Be vigilant to ensure Melody’s safety, particularly due to her lack of danger awareness.
• Respond to dysregulation with calmness and patience—support her to self-regulate safely.
• Change nappies and support personal hygiene routines.
• Support Melody overnight so mum can spend time away from home.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Calm under pressure

Detail oriented

Encouraging independence

Job description

Hours: 20 hours a week available which will include working weekday evenings, some weekends and day shifts during school holidays.

Rate of Pay: £15.00 per hour weekdays, £16.00 per hour weekends

Area: Whitley Bay

A support worker is required to work with a 16-year-old young man with cerebral palsy and Autism living close to Whitley Bay. They enjoy going out in the community to visit parks, arcades, leisure pool, trampolining and places of interest around the North East.

This job would suit a person looking for a rewarding career, and who has a positive and caring nature to assist a young man to develop their confidence, social skills and independence. There are part time hours available which involve weekday evenings and work during the day on weekends.

There is also the opportunity to work more hours during school holidays.

Brief details of the job:

Supporting the client to engage in community activities and their evening routine before bed.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to Melody in daily activities at home and outdoors
• Clean up after Melody and help maintain a safe, tidy environment
• Encourage and assist in developing life skills (e.g., eating, dressing, personal care)
• Support toilet training with patience and consistency
• Encourage physical activity such as walking and balancing, while ensuring safety
• Be vigilant to ensure Melody’s safety, particularly due to her lack of danger awareness
• Respond to dysregulation with calmness and patience—support her to self-regulate safely
• Change nappies and support personal hygiene routines
• Support Melody overnight so mum can spend time away from home

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Patient and understanding of sensory and behavioural needs
• Friendly and able to build a positive rapport with Melody and the family
• Calm under pressure, especially during challenging behaviours
• Quick thinking, able to respond effectively to unexpected situationsDetail-oriented, noticing subtle cues in Melody’s behaviour
• Encouraging, supporting Melody’s independence and development

Additional Information:

Support and guidance will be provided by the family

Role involves working closely with the family, respecting their routines and preferences

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service