Support Worker LTES176

Independent Lives; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service is seeking a Support Worker in Eastbourne, UK, to assist a 7-year-old boy with autism. Responsibilities include personal grooming, transportation, and engaging in outdoor activities. The ideal candidate should be patient, reliable, and must have a driving license. This role requires a commitment of up to 25 hours per week.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Employment contracts provided

Qualifications

• Drivers license required.
• Must be comfortable with pets.
• Ability to speak and read English to a reasonable standard is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal grooming and hygiene.
• Help with eating and drinking.
• Provide transportation and outings including walks.
• Support with bathing and changing.

Skills

Respectful of privacy

Patient and excellent interpersonal skills

Reliable with good timekeeping

Creative

Comfortable with pets

Able to follow instructions

Job description

Support Worker

Ref: LTES176

Location: Eastbourne

Details

I am looking for personal care for a Child

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Hours per week: Up to 25 hours per week to be discussed at interview.

Hourly pay rate: £12.21 per hour

I am looking for a PA for my 7 year old son. He is autistic and non verbal so it will take someone with a lot of caring and patience. He gets over stimulated and cannot communicate his needs so will have to be a person he can be calm and help stimulate him. In terms times it would involve being here for school drop off and feeding him dinner (which I will have prepared) otherwise most of the duties involved a getting ready for bed, bathing, changing nappies etc. He likes to be outside including walks along the seafront and loves water play and bouncing so again taking him out would play a big part in the role.

Duties include

• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Looking after pets
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance

Candidate qualities

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Able to tolerate the employer smoking in the workplace
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organisedFit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9