Support Worker for Autistic Girl Leeds 28 Car driver Essential 8 hrs fortnightly

Indus Paper Boards Pvt Ltd; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to make a difference in the life of a 12-year-old girl with autism and learning disabilities. As a support worker, you will provide essential assistance with personal care, engage her in enjoyable community activities, and help her develop important life skills. This role requires a compassionate individual who can remain calm in challenging situations and understands the unique needs of children with autism. You'll enjoy flexible hours, with the chance to create a positive impact in her life while enjoying fulfilling days out together. If you have a clean driving license and a passion for helping others, this could be the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Flexible hours

Training provided

Fuel reimbursement

Holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Essential: Clean driving license with business insurance.
• Must be patient and understanding of autism and its impacts.

Responsibilities

• Support an autistic girl with personal care and daily activities.
• Engage her in community outings and sensory play activities.
• Assist with life skills like road safety and meal preparation.

Skills

Driving License

Patience

Understanding Autism

Meal Preparation

Life Skills Support

Job description

Support Worker for Autistic Girl Leeds 28 Car driver Essential 8 hrs fortnightly

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 533de9d1

JOB DESCRIPTION - WEEKENDS - LEEDS 28 CAR DRIVER ESSENTIAL
Training will be offered and you will be contacted via Leeds City Council about these.
HOURS – 4 hours per week can be used flexibly, i.e., 8 hours fortnightly during term time, with an additional 15 hours in the holidays.
RATE OF PAY - £11.44 at all times.
DBS - will be completed prior to starting the role.
Training will be offered. Two references will be taken up.
Holiday Entitlement – 5.6 weeks per annum pro rata.
Driving Licence - essential clean licence with business insurance; fuel costs will be reimbursed.

JOB ROLE
To support my daughter who has autism and learning disabilities and can display challenging behaviour which increases when anxious, hungry, tired, and in pain. Responsibilities include prompting with personal care. She loves going out into the community, so we would want a driver with business insurance to take her on days out to her favourite places, i.e., parks, playgrounds, trampolining, supermarkets, meals out, shopping/retail parks, etc. She has a lot of sensory needs and enjoys messy play activities such as playing with sand, playdough, painting, scooting, biking, drawing, and using bath bombs. These activities help keep her regulated and calm. She is used to public transport (bus and train), and we would like this to continue with the successful applicant. The hours would be Saturday or Sunday (4 hours during term time) and a further 15 hours (19 in total) to suit both the employer and applicant during the school holidays. The weekly hours can be used flexibly, i.e., 8 per fortnight. Preferably alternate days, probably no more than 4-5 hours a day, as holidays can be quite stressful for her if not in a consistent routine. For example, Mon, Wed, Fri 10-3, followed by a weekend for example Sat 10-2, etc., with flexibility. The successful applicant would help support me with life skills such as teaching Sophie about road safety, stranger danger, personal care, preparing basic snacks and meals, and learning about money. Sophie is 12 and already quite independent but needs a lot of supervision to keep her safe. We need a person who can remain calm in difficult situations, is patient, and understands how autism can impact a person. Confidentiality is of utmost importance.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation
• Social and Leisure Activities
• Support to Remain Independent

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com