Job Description
Job Reference: JH-LT-SFCC
Job Title: Support Worker / Companion
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.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this Job is to support a teenage boy with autism, epilepsy, ASD and SPD. The child lives at home with his Mum, Dad and sister. The aim is to build a professional relationship, support him to become more independent, and assist with his daily needs. The teenage boy loves music and has a keen interest in buses, trains, and clocks. He struggles to express himself, so support will be required to encourage and motivate him to engage in activities he enjoys. He has a set routine and prefers to stick to this.
To support with:
1. Engaging with the teenager and participating in activities he enjoys (e.g., watching trains/buses, visiting the play park, long walks, coffee shops, zoo, and beach).
2. Constant supervision at all times.
3. Support with all safety aspects.
4. Assisting with medication (emergency medication).
5. Using reins when out in the community; access to a wheelchair may also be required.
6. Building a supportive relationship and participating in enjoyable activities.
7. Providing personal care if necessary (e.g., changing him if he has a fit/seizure).
8. Supporting independence.
9. Being supportive, encouraging, and engaging.
10. Performing other reasonable duties as required.
Personal Specification
1. Be patient and supportive.
2. Willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer.
3. Understanding of the child and his needs.
4. Preferable to have a driving license.
5. Bubbly and outgoing personality.
6. Flexible with working hours.
7. Able to work on your own initiative and be aware of risks.
8. Preferable to have training in manual handling, medication, and awareness of autism and epilepsy.
Special Conditions
This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the employer's 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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