Support Worker Leeds 11 for a child 4 hours a week can be used flexibly £12.40 per hour

UKCIL; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Support Worker in Leeds to assist an 8-year-old boy with Autism. The role involves supporting the child at home and in the community for 4 hours a week. Flexibility in hours and prior experience with autism is preferred, though training will be provided. Benefits include holiday and council training.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Training by the council

Qualifications

• DBS check and 2 references required.
• Training provided includes Essential PA Guide, Safeguarding Adults/Children, Autism/Aspergers.

Responsibilities

• Support a young boy with Autism for 4 hours per week.
• Accompany him on outings and provide personal care.
• Build rapport and provide reassurance in busy places.

Skills

Experience with children with autism

Mindfulness

Job description

Support Worker Leeds 11 for a child 4 hours a week can be used flexibly £12.40 per hour, Leeds

Client:

UKCIL

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

17ef9d86c50d

Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Reference: 11af2a90

Support worker needed in Leeds 11, £12.40 per hour.

Language: Belin family can speak some English.

Support a young boy with Autism for 4 hours per week, supporting him at home and in the community. Hours are flexible. Initially, accompany him on outings with his mum, then in the community as rapport builds. Personal care involved.

He is 8 years old, non-verbal, very quiet, and can become anxious in busy places or around children. He needs reassurance and may hold hands in the community. He tends to eat non-edible items, so mindfulness is required.

He enjoys visiting the park, using slides, jumping, trampolining, swimming, and playing with toys, especially building blocks. Experience with children with autism is preferred but not essential; training will be provided.

DBS check and 2 references required prior to starting. Training offered includes:

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Autism / Aspergers

Schedule and hours: 4 hours/week, mainly weekends, with some weekdays during holidays. Pay: £12.40/hour.

Benefits include 5.6 weeks holiday per year, training by the council.