Overview
Join our team as a support worker to create the environment that will encourage our 30-year-old son with autism to achieve greater independence and confidence. This includes providing tailored support for his individual needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide encouragement and support to help him to carry out his preferred activities and interests.
- Activities include:
- Cooking, which he studied at college, and he hopes to work in a kitchen in the future.
- Gardening, which he has experienced working in a local park.
- Interests include:
- Walking, which he loves, and he walks very fast and far.
- Food and cooking meals, for which he likes to plan and do the shopping.
- Listening to music. He is musical and likes to practise singing.
- Communicate regularly with his family and team members to ensure consistent progress.
- Drive him to appointments or activities.
- Monitor behavioural changes, using agreed methods.
Qualifications
- Energy, imagination and enthusiasm to develop and build upon his interests and activities.
- Experience working with children or young adults with special needs, particularly autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Valid driving licence with a clean driving record.
- Patience, enthusiasm and imagination.
Pay: £101.68-£138.75 per day
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Clacton-on-Sea CO15 2RR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
