Support Worker required 6 year old boy who lives in the Durham area

UKCIL Ltd.; North Carolina; In loco; USD 20.000 - 29.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

UKCIL Ltd. in the Durham area is seeking a supportive, patient worker to assist a 6-year-old boy with Kleefstra syndrome, a complex developmental disability who is non-verbal. The role focuses on outdoor activities and social outings, with safety and wellbeing as priorities.

The position is part-time, 8 hours per week during school holidays, paid at £13.50 per hour and arranged via direct payments. A driving licence and own car are essential, and an enhanced DBS will be required and covered by

Competenze

• Experience with autism or learning disabilities preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check required (employer covers cost).

Mansioni

• Take the child out to do activities and keep him safe and engaged.
• Support outdoor play, trips to the park, soft play and Beamish Museum.
• Provide a positive environment to keep him content and active.

Conoscenze

Childcare

Patience

Mobility support

Strumenti

DBS check

Descrizione del lavoro

Support Worker required 6 year old boy who lives in the Durham area

Job description

We are looking to employ a support worker required to support a 6 year old boy with kleefstra syndrome, a complex developmental disability and is non verbal who lives in the Durham area

Hours/rate

Hours are 8 hours per week (school holidays)

Current hourly rate is £13.50 per hour

Duties

The main role of the support worker is to take the child out to do activities. He is a very happy and playful child who loves outdoor play but can become tired. He loves trips to the park, soft play and beamish museum. We are looking for someone who can provide a positive and safe environment for our son helping him stay content and active.

Additional requirements

Driver with own car essential.

The role is paid through direct payments

Experience in dealing with children with autism or learning disabilities would be preferred.

Enhances DBS will be required. This will be covered by the employer

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social + Leisure activities

Training

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

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car