Support Worker required to support a 10 year old boy with autism in Bishop Auckland

UKCIL Ltd.; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 94,000 - 186,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a Support Worker to assist a 10-year-old boy with autism in Bishop Auckland. The role involves providing practical support during school holidays for 5–10 hours per week, mainly on Thursdays, with activities including social outings and light transport.

The candidate should have experience with autism, be comfortable with limited verbal skills, and be willing to be DBS checked. A car driver with own car is preferred, and occasional in-home care may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with autism is required.
• Excellent communication and patience with a non-verbal child would be beneficial.
• Enhanced DBS will be required, employer will cover the cost.

Responsibilities

• Take the child out to social activities once a week during school holidays.
• Occasional duties at home if needed.
• Attend activities like bowling and soft play/parks for short periods.

Skills

Experience with autism

Communication with children

Reliability

Tools

UK driving license

Own car

Job description

Support Worker required to support a 10 year old boy with autism in Bishop Auckland

Support Worker required to support a 10 year old boy with autism who lives in Bishop Auckland. We are looking for someone who can provide support to our son who has a diagnosis of autism and limited verbal communication skills, for between 5 and 10 hours per week during school holidays.

Hours /Wage 5 - 10 hours per week £13.50 per hour – school holidays only

Hours would mainly be worked on a Thursday if possible.

Duties We are looking for someone who can take our son out and about to social activities for one day a week during school holidays. He enjoys bowling, soft play/park for shorter periods of time.

Initially a few hours would need to be arranged for you to get to know each other.

Additional Requirements/Information Experience of working with children with autism would be required Car driver with own car preferred.

You may also be required to look after him in your own home on occasion.

Enhanced DBS will be required, employer will cover the cost.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social + Leisure activities

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car