Weekend Support Worker

Active Care Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Support Worker, making a real difference in the life of a young boy with autism. This rewarding role involves providing essential support in a family home, focusing on medication management, personal care, and building meaningful connections. With flexible weekend hours and comprehensive training provided, this is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are outgoing, reliable, and passionate about making a positive impact. Be part of a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of children with additional health needs.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Flexible Zero-Hours Contract

Training Opportunities

Pension Scheme

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with autism and challenging behavior.
• Outgoing and enthusiastic personality required for rapport building.

Responsibilities

• Support medication and personal care for a 15-year-old boy.
• Build rapport and assist during outings and adventures.

Skills

Communication Skills

Experience with Challenging Behavior

Outgoing Personality

Reliability

Job description

Job Opportunity: Support Worker

Join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care, supporting children and young people with additional health needs to live at home with their families.

Position Details

• Location: Family home in St Leonards, Hastings
• Role: Support Worker for a 15-year-old boy with autism and challenging behavior
• Schedule: Weekends only - every Sunday plus alternate Saturdays, day shifts (10 hours), alternating weekly between Saturdays and Sundays
• Hours: 20 hours one week / 10 hours the next, part-time

Responsibilities

• Supporting with medication, personal care, managing challenging behavior
• Building rapport and supporting him during outings and adventures
• Working in a team with double support shifts

Candidate Requirements

• Outgoing, bubbly, enthusiastic, spontaneous personality
• Experience with challenging behavior preferred
• Good communication skills
• Flexible and reliable

Additional Information

• Full training, shadow shifts, and ongoing support provided
• Up to £13.50 per hour depending on experience
• Benefits include holiday pay, flexible zero-hours contract, training opportunities, pension scheme, and employee recognition programs
• Genuine occupational requirement for male support workers for this client
• Active Care Group is an equal opportunities and Disability confident employer