Support Worker Required for Autistic 8-year-old boy (Ref08376)

Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC); Chertsey; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Independent Living Group memberb

Job summary

Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) is seeking a compassionate personal assistant to support Ryan, an 8-year-old non-verbal autistic boy. The role is based in Chertsey with after-school or weekend hours and an hourly rate of £15.00 (negotiable).

You will help with communication, play, feeding, outdoor activities, and daily routines, building trust and supporting his needs under DBS and UK work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check (arranged/processed for you).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience with children or autism preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Spending time with Ryan and supporting his communication needs
• Playing, engaging in activities and providing encouragement
• Preparing and feeding him available food
• Taking him out for walks, playground visits or other outdoor time
• Bathing/shower support
• Optional: Driving him to local activities (if you drive)

Skills

Patient

Reliable

Calm demeanor

Autism awareness

Communication

Job description

Location: Chertsey
Hourly rate: £15.00 (negotiable)
Hours: 2–3 hours after school between Monday to Thursday OR 6–8 hours on Saturdays (flexible/discussable)
About Ryan
Ryan is an 8-year-old non-verbal autistic boy who attends a full-time special school. He benefits from routine, a calm approach, and support from someone who can build trust over time.
Role Responsibilities

• Spending time with Ryan and supporting his communication needs
• Playing, engaging in activities and providing encouragement
• Preparing and feeding him available food
• Taking him out for walks, playground visits or other outdoor time
• Bathing/shower support
• Optional: Driving him to local activities (if you drive)

About You

• Patient, reliable and calm in approach
• Comfortable supporting autistic children
• Able to follow routine and build trust gradually
• Friendly, consistent and willing to learn Ryan’s ways of communicating

Benefits
As an employed personal assistant, you will be eligible for free membership to the Independent Living Group. Benefits include:

• Eligibility to sign up for the Blue Light Card for only £4.99 which gives you access to a large range of discounts across retail, leisure, and other services at companies nationwide
• Counselling helpline, legal helpline and personal financial support
• Shopping discounts platform
• My Mind Pal mental health app subscription

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check (arranged/processed for you)
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience with children or autism preferred but not essential