Support Worker for a teenage boy P/T £12.21/hr in Billingham

UKCIL; Billingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support service in England seeks a dedicated support worker for a fun, non-verbal 12-year-old boy. This role involves providing both social and personal support, organizing outings, and engaging in activities. Essential qualifications include experience with children with learning difficulties and a full UK driving license for transport. The post offers flexible hours, including 6 hours per week during term time and 10 hours during school holidays.

Benefits

Enhanced DBS check covered by employer

Qualifications

• Experience with children who have autism and learning difficulties is essential.
• A driver’s license is required to provide transport for outings.
• Candidates must be prepared for occasional personal care duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to the child during outings.
• Assist with personal care when necessary.
• Plan and engage in social and leisure activities.

Skills

Experience with children with learning difficulties

Organizational skills

Ability to handle challenging behavior

Active and enthusiastic personality

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen to support an active, fun non-verbal 12 year old boy with outings on a 1:1 basis. The post is to provide 6 hours of support per week during term time, and 10 hours per week during school holidays.

The family are looking for an enthusiastic, active person to take him swimming, soft play areas. He also loves being outdoors & enjoys trips to local parks.

The successful candidate will be organized, able to plan and have ideas on where to take client in addition to family’s requests. They will also be prepared to venture out of area to special needs centres such as Tim lamb Centre in Newcastle when required.

A driver’s licence is essential to make the most from the limited time available.

Due to his autism, his behaviour can be challenging at times, and occasionally personal care will be required.

Experience with children with learning difficulties is essential.

All applicant’s will require an Enhanced DBS check, but this will be paid for by employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com