Support worker - united kingdom, lancing, west sussex

job title: support worker/personal care assistant

location: lancing

hourly rate: £11.00

reference: brr7492

hours/shifts: hours/times to be arranged e.g. saturday or sunday during school terms, tuesdays/thursdays during school holidays.

summary

• support worker required to work with my 9 year old son

• he has autism and learning delay. he mainly communicates through ecolalia and single words. he is able to make his wants and needs known through actions and gestures.

• he enjoys playing on his mario kart, and likes his teddies.

• he also loves being outdoors, going to the park and beach. these would need to be accessed at quieter times of the day. he has a phobia of dogs.

• he has a lack of danger awareness so will need to be kept safe and supervised at all times.

• support with toileting, changing pads, washing hands required.

• you would be required to take him out to local clubs so he can mix with other children

• he also likes going to the park, mcdonalds and looking at railway crossings

• you should be experienced in working with children with similar needs, friendly and patient

• driver with own car would be preferred but public transport could also be used.

• you will report to me as your employer

other requirements

• uk driving licence would be useful

• own vehicle would be useful

• other :

all applicants must be willing to undertake an enhanced disclosure & barring service check if required.

successful applicants will be entitled to holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

description

typical duties

personal care:

support with using the toilet, changing pads and hand washing

social:

taking the child out to local clubs, park, beach.

supporting/enabling him to mix with other children/peer group at clubs.

keeping him safe and supervised at all times.

driving him in your car would be preferable but public transport can be used.

person specification:

the successful applicant will be:

• experienced in working with children with autism/learning delay

• friendly and approachable

• patient

• respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality

• reliable with good time-keeping

• able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

• hygienic, tidy minded and well organised

• fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

• honest and trustworthy

• creative

• able to speak and read english to a reasonable standard

• legally permitted to work in the united kingdom

• able to work at all times to high standards of health & safety

• a driver with own car would be useful

• able to keep the child safe and supervised at all times

please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not independent lives

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