Job Title: Child Support worker

Location: Burgess Hill

Hourly rate: £12.50

Reference: CZ7848

Hours/shifts: 4 hours a week term time – weekends preferably Sat afternoon but can be flexible. 8 hrs a week in school holidays

Summary

We are looking for a patient, understanding, and reliable person who is committed to making a positive impact in a child's life.

My son is a wonderful 8 year old with autism.

He is in need of a dedicated personal assistant who can help him explore the world and engage in various activities.

He is non-verbal, has limited understanding, and requires constant 1:1 support.

His interests include outdoor adventures, soft play, swimming, and indoor creative activities such as colouring, painting, playdough, and puzzles.

We would like you to be able to take him to your home to provide respite to us and if you are local to Burgess Hill we would be willing to drop him to you if needed.

Other Requirements

• Non-smoker preferred or someone who is willing to refrain from smoking during work hours.

• Must have a UK driving licence

• Must have access to own vehicle

• 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

Domestic -

Support and encouragement to eat

Personal Care:

Support with toileting. Uses pull ups

Social:

Supporting with full supervision to go to park or town, soft play, swimming

Engaging him in activities inside such as colouring, painting, play dough, puzzles – constant supervision is required

Person specification

The successful applicant will be:

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

This is a very physical role so you need to be fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

Patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills

Honest and cheerful

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

Previous experience is preferred due to the support required

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