Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant BRR8727

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

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Crawley is seeking a female Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant for an 8-year-old girl with Down's syndrome and Autism. The right candidate must have experience working with children who have Autism, be reliable, patient, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include providing companionship, personal care, and engaging in social activities. The role offers flexible hours, up to 8 hours per week during school holidays, with an hourly pay rate of £12.21.

Qualifications

• Must be a woman due to the nature of the role.
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care.
• Support with social activities and play.
• Supervise and keep the child safe at all times.

Skills

Experience of working with children with Autism

Excellent interpersonal skills

Reliability and good timekeeping

Ability to follow instructions

Creativity

Good hygiene practices

Job description

Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant

Ref: BRR8727

Location: Broadfield South area, Crawley

Details

This role is to support a Child

The candidate should be a woman*

Employment status: Employed

Hours per week: Up to 5 hours during school terms Up to 8 hours during school holidays Some hours to be worked on a weekend day, times flexible

Hourly pay rate: £12.21

I am looking for a female Support Worker to work with my 8 year old daughter who has Down's syndrome and Autism.

She enjoys playing on the swings at the park, playing with toys, books and ball games.

You would be required to support with personal care e.g. changing nappies occasionally, taking her out and working at home with her, playing and keeping her safe and supervised at all times.

She sometimes displays challenging behaviour so you will need to be experienced in working with children with Autism.

You must be friendly, reliable and patient. This would be a very rewarding role for the right person.

Duties

• Companionship
• Changing nappies occasionally
• Support with social activities, playing

Candidate Qualities

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit 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
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Experience of working with children with Autism

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.

If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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