Support Worker Required - 10 Hours Per Week - Cramlington - £14.67 per hour

UKCIL Ltd; Cramlington; Remote; GBP 7,600 - 7,800; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd in Cramlington (NE23) seeks a patient and reliable Support Worker for a 10-hour-per-week role caring for a 15-year-old with autism, epilepsy and learning disabilities. You’ll assist with social and leisure activities at home and in the community, helping him access his interests and stay engaged.

The role requires calm, clear communication and a patient approach; epilepsy training will be provided. A driving licence and vehicle access are preferred to enable local outings.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and dependable with a calm, positive approach.
• Experience supporting young people with autism, epilepsy or learning disabilities (desirable).
• Willing to undertake epilepsy training.
• Holds a driving licence and has access to a vehicle (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supporting participation in social and leisure activities
• Accompanying him on community outings
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Providing reassurance and structure when needed
• Supporting engagement with hobbies and interests
• Building a positive and trusting relationship

Skills

Patient

Calm and positive approach

Clear communication

Dependable

Driving licence

Job description

Support Worker Required - 10 Hours Per Week - Cramlington - NE23

£14.67 per hour | 10 hours per week | Driver preferred

We are looking for a kind, patient and reliable Support Worker to support a friendly 15-year-old young man with Subcortical Band Heterotopia, Epilepsy, Autism, and a Learning Disability.

This role focuses on providing social and leisure support, helping him to access activities he enjoys both at home and in the community, while promoting his independence, confidence, and wellbeing.

He has a wide range of interests, including gaming on the Xbox and Nintendo Switch, particularly Fortnite and Smash Bros. He also enjoys Mario board games, Marvel figures, dinosaurs, crazy golf and going out for drives, as the motion of the car can help him relax and regulate.

The young man benefits from routine, structure and clear communication. He can sometimes find it difficult to follow instructions, complete tasks and manage unexpected changes, so the successful applicant will need to be calm, understanding and encouraging, providing reassurance and support to help him engage in activities and enjoy positive experiences.

Duties will include:

• Supporting participation in social and leisure activities


• Accompanying him on community outings


• Encouraging independence and confidence


• Providing reassurance and structure when needed


• Supporting engagement with hobbies and interests


• Building a positive and trusting relationship

We are looking for someone who:

• Is patient, caring and dependable


• Has a calm and positive approach


• Can communicate clearly and consistently


• Understands the importance of routine and preparation


• Has experience of supporting young people with additional needs, autism, epilepsy or learning disabilities (desirable)


• Is willing to undertake epilepsy training


• Holds a driving licence and has access to a vehicle (preferred)

Training

The young person has epilepsy, which can include tonic-clonic seizures. Full training and guidance will be provided before the role commences.

Hours and Rate of Pay

• 10 hours per week


• £14.67 per hour

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a young person's life by supporting him to access activities he enjoys, develop independence and build confidence in a safe and person-centred way.

Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check