We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to enable this young person to access social and leisure activities in the local community. He has a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD and a learning disability. The young person can experience anxiety, and this can impact upon his presentation, he also has very limited understanding of danger awareness.
The successful applicant must:
· have experience and a positive understanding of working with children and young people who have disabilities
· have a genuine interest in working with children and young people with complex needs
· be able to respond positively, confidently and sensitively to any changes in behaviour
· have a high degree of initiative
· be punctual and reliable as the young person cannot be left unsupervised
· be flexible
· have a happy, positive, and caring nature
· respect confidentiality
Car driver preferred and must have business insurance.
An Enhanced DBS Check is required, cost to be met by employer.
6 hours per day x 2 days a week during all school holiday weeks.
Rate of pay
· £13.09 per hour.
· Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata.
· Out of pocket expenses will be met by the employer, e.g. mileage to and from home and activities; and cost of activities when agreed in advance with employer.
· ILG PA Employee Assistance Programme - this benefit will be purchased by your employer after you have completed 6 weeks of employment.