Job Title: Support Worker/Personal (Care) Assistant

Location: Chichester

Hourly rate: £12.40

Reference: BRR7948

Hours/shifts: Up to 10 hours per week, days/times to be discussed

Summary

An opportunity to work alongside a bright, funny 12 year old boy who has Autism, ADHD, PDA and anxiety.

No personal care will be required as he is physically able.

Needs reminding to wash hands and will need to be kept safe and supervised at all times.

The role will consist of befriending him, playing his Nintendo switch with him. He likes Minecraft, Zelda, Mario Kart and Lego games.

He also enjoys metal detecting/crystal finding along the beach, so occasionally he may want to do this.

Day to day activities will depend mostly on his interest/mood that day so a flexible approach is a must.

A good understanding of SEN is required for the role, either personally or professionally.

Driving is not essential, as I am happy to provide transport (either in my own car, or fund public transport) however it would be a bonus.

Due to his needs, the ideal person needs to be extremely patient, understanding, flexible and adaptable.

A shared interest of the things he enjoys would be preferable, but not essential.

We have a kitten in the home.

You will report to me, his mother, as your employer.

Other Requirements

• Must be comfortable with pets

• Must be willing to refrain from smoking during work hours

• 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

Social:

Befriending

Assisting with activities in and outside of the home e.g. playing on Nintendo switch, Minecraft, Zelda, Mario Kart and Lego, metal detecting and crystal finding on the beach.

Keeping him safe and supervised at all times.

Reminding/prompting to wash hands after using the toilet.

Own car would be useful but not essential.

Person specification

The successful applicant will be:

Have a good understanding of SEN (Special Educational Needs)

Extremely patient and understanding

Flexible and adaptable

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

Comfortable with pets as we have a kitten

Willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

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

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