Two Support Workers required in Ashington for a friendly 16-year-old young man - Ashington

UKCIL; Ashington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking two Support Workers in Ashington to assist a friendly 16-year-old with social and leisure activities. The role focuses on community access, time outdoors, and building confidence, with an emphasis on person-centered care.

Requirements include a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle. Training and safeguarding knowledge are beneficial. 12 hours weekly, scheduled across Mon/Tue/Thu 11:00–14:00 and Wed 17:30–20:30.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be car drivers with access to their own vehicle.
• Role entails support for a 16-year-old with autism and other needs in community activities.
• Hours: 12 per week across two workers, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 11:00–14:00, Wednesday 17:30–20:30.

Responsibilities

• Support social and leisure activities for the young person.
• Help him access community activities and time outside the home.
• Maintain safeguarding and adapt to individual needs.

Skills

Driving

Patience

Reliability

Person-centered care

Job description

Two Support Workers required in Ashington for a friendly 16-year-old young man - Ashington

We are looking to recruit Two Support Workers required in Ashington to support a friendly 16-year-old young man with social and leisure activities to provide social and leisure support for a 16-year-old young man who lives in the Ashington area. The young man has a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and Tourette’s. He would benefit from Support Workers who are calm, patient, reliable and able to take a person-centred approach. The role will involve supporting him to access activities in the community, enjoy time outside of the home and build confidence with social and leisure opportunities. An understanding of Autism and safeguarding would be helpful. There are 12 hours available each week in total. These hours will be shared between two workers. Hours are required on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday between 11am and 2pm, and on Wednesday between 5.30pm and 8.30pm.

Some flexibility may be required by agreement.

The rate of pay is £14.67 per hour.

Applicants must be car drivers with access to their own vehicle. The successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant checks and training for the role.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social + Leisure activities

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car