Support Worker - Alnwick - for a 10-Year-Old Boy School Holiday Support - £14.67

UKCIL; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. in Alnwick is seeking a Support Worker to assist a 10-year-old boy during school holidays, providing safe, engaging supervision and helping him explore interests in activities both at home and in the community.

You will support routines, encourage participation, and maintain a calm, attentive approach. A driving licence and own vehicle are required; enhanced DBS check will be completed before starting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs and epilepsy awareness.
• Safeguarding and first aid knowledge is advantageous.
• Driver with access to own vehicle is required.
• References and enhanced DBS check prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide social and leisure activities support.
• Help him stay independent and participate in activities.
• Assist with routines during school holidays.
• Follow family guidance and provide a calm, attentive approach.

Skills

Patience

Caring

Calm demeanor

Creative activity ideas

Follow guidance

Job description

Support Worker - Alnwick - for a 10-Year-Old Boy School Holiday Support - £14.67

A kind, reliable and confident Personal Assistant is required to support a fun and engaging 10-year-old boy during school holiday weeks.The child has Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Epilepsy, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and a moderate learning disability. He can experience several seizures each day and has limited awareness of danger, therefore close supervision and a calm, attentive approach are essential. He enjoys arts and crafts, helping with cooking and spending time outdoors, so the role would suit someone who is creative, active and enjoys finding enjoyable ways to support a child to explore their interests safely.The role will involve providing safe, positive support during school holidays, helping him access suitable social and leisure opportunities, maintaining routines, offering reassurance, and encouraging participation in activities both at home and in the community.The successful applicant will need to be patient, caring and able to follow guidance from the family. Experience of supporting children with additional needs, epilepsy awareness, safeguarding and first aid would be an advantage, although personal qualities and the right approach are most important.A driver with access to their own vehicle is required.

Hours: 10 hours per week during all school holiday weeks

Rate of Pay: £14.67 per hour

Area: Alnwick

Please note: Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory references and complete an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• First Aid

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical

• Epilepsy Awareness