Support Worker to support a female young adult in Bedlington @ £13.74 per hr - 4hrs weekly - Be[...]

UKCIL Ltd; North East, Bedlington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist a young female adult with autism and sensory needs. This role involves helping her develop a consistent routine while engaging in community activities that foster her confidence and independence. The ideal candidate will be patient, enthusiastic, and understanding, with a genuine interest in supporting young people with complex needs. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in her life through structured support and care.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed

Enhanced DBS cost covered by employer

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people with autism and sensory needs is preferred.
• Must have a positive understanding of autism and sensory needs.

Responsibilities

• Help establish a regular weekly routine for community and leisure activities.
• Encourage confidence and independence outside of the family home.

Skills

Understanding of autism

Experience with young people

Patience

Enthusiasm

Reliability

Job description

Support Worker to support a female young adult in Bedlington @ £13.74 per hr - 4hrs weekly - Bedlington - NE22

We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to support a lovely 18 year old young female adult with Autism, Hypermobility and Sensory Needs. She enjoys spending time in the community and has a great sense of humour once comfortable; however, she thrives best with consistency and routine.

Your role will be to help her establish a regular weekly routine of accessing age-appropriate community and leisure activities, encouraging confidence and independence outside of the family home.

You should be patient, enthusiastic, and understanding of the challenges that come with autism and sensory sensitivities. Experience in supporting young people with similar needs is preferred.

Hours: 4 hours per week
Rate of Pay: £13.74 per hour
Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata
Expenses: Any out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed by the employer
DBS: Enhanced DBS required (cost covered by employer)
Driver: Car driver desirable, must be insured for business use

Person Specification:

• Positive understanding of autism and sensory needs
• Genuine interest in supporting young people with complex needs
• High degree of initiative
• Punctual and reliable, as supervision is essential
• Happy, calm and caring nature
• Flexible, and respectful of confidentiality

This is a fantastic opportunity to support a young person in developing her independence, confidence and enjoyment of life through the power of gentle routine.