Job Title: Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant

Location: Worthing

Hourly rate: £11.00

Reference: BRR7708

Hours/shifts: School holidays only 3 hours x 2 days, flexible (but not Thursdays)

Summary

I require a support worker for my 5 year old son who has autism.

He is a friendly, smiley and inquisitive young boy who loves to interact with others.

He is full of energy, likes to be active, is sensitive to noise and can present some challenging behaviour.

His language has developed since starting school and he can say some words.

Support required to take him out e.g. park, beach, swimming, getting changed/dressed at swimming pool.

You would need to keep him safe and supervised at all times as he has no awareness of stranger danger, road safety or dogs.

You must have some experience of autism and be friendly, patient and reliable.

Driver with own car required. Reasonable mileage when taking him out will be reimbursed.

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

Other Requirements

• 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

Personal Care:

Support with getting changed for swimming

Social:

Taking the child out to the beach, park, swimming.

Driving him in your car.

Keeping him safe and supervised at all times.

Person specification

The successful applicant will be:

Experienced in working with children with autism

Driver with own car

Friendly and cheerful

Patient and understanding

Reliable with good time keeping

Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

Respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality

Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

Hygienic, tidy minded and well organised

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