Support Worker

Location

Ipswich, Suffolk | United Kingdom

Job description

Job Reference: JH-BE-SFCC2

Job Title: Support Worker

Responsible to: Directly accountable to and taking direction from the employer (Mum & Dad)

Hours: 16 hours per month (average 4 hours per week)

Hourly Rate of Pay: £11.50

Based at: Ipswich, Suffolk.

Closing date 13.03.24

Job Purpose

The purpose of this Job is to support a teenage boy (15 year old) with autism. The child lives at home with his Mum and Dad. The purpose is to build a professional relationship with the child, support him to become more independent and to support his daily needs. The teenage boy loves buses and trains and loves being outdoors. He enjoys going to the park, cinema and trampoline parks.

To support with:

Engaging with the teenage and taking part in activities he enjoys e.g. going to watch trains / buses, going to the play park, cinema, trampoline park, etc
Constant supervision is required at all times.
Support with all safety aspects.
To build a supportive relationship and take part in activities which the child enjoys.
Personal care may be required e.g. supervising him when he goes to the toilet – he is scared of hand driers to support with be require to comfort him
To support him with independence
To be supportive, encouraging and engaging.
To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Personal Specification

Be patient and supportive. 
Have an understanding of the child and their needs. 
Preferrable to have a driving license. 
Have a bubbly and outgoing personality. 
Flexible with the hours you can work.
To be able to work on your own initiative and be aware of risks

Special Conditions

This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the Employers request prior to commencing employment. This is confidential and at no cost to yourself. The post carries a 3-month probationary period.

Disclaimer

The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer, nor responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.

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