Support Worker for 5-year-old boy with autism in Bures, Suffolk
- 10 hours per week
- Hourly rate: £12.71 per hour
- Job reference: 5274
Brief:
Support Workers required in Bures, Suffolk to help assist and provide respite to a 5-year-old boy with autism. The Support Workers will be employed by and will be responsible to the young boy’s parents and will provide a role primarily supporting the parents through offering respite. The role will take place within the young family of four’s household which does include a pet dog. The role will also involve days out and trips with the child to activities, including going on walks and going to parks. The young boy also enjoys going to Air hop and soft play.
The Support Worker as part of the role must be comfortable to have full and responsible supervision of the child at all times, whilst providing personal care where necessary, such as support with eating and ensuring appropriate clothing. The candidate must have a driving license and suitable transport capable of fitting a push chair.
The hours will consist of 10 hours per week. Times are flexible and negotiable. The hourly rate is £12.71.
This is a fantastic opportunity to help and support a vulnerable child to enjoy and partake in activities. Please see below how to apply.
Essential Requirements
- This position requires non-smokers
- Driving license and access to own vehicle
- Previous experience with autistic behaviours required, these include behavioural issues and self-harm such as the child hitting his head on a floor
- An understanding of the importance of their role and in remaining responsible to both parents
- Candidates must demonstrate honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and an understanding of the existing family situation and dynamics
- Candidates must be able to communicate with fluent, clear English
- Candidates must possess a calm approach and have awareness of triggers and the ability to manage the child’s behaviour
- Candidates must be responsible for the child and supervise at all times, aware of potential risks, considering the child’s lack of safety awareness and vulnerability to choking hazards
- The child is non-verbal so candidates must be capable to respond to their needs
- Candidates must be patient to the needs of the young child
- Candidates must possess excellent communication
- Flexibility in the hours the candidate is available
Desirable Requirements
- First Aid and CPR Training
- Experience in a similar position or role
Summary Terms and Conditions
- The rate of pay for both positions is £12.71 per hour.
- The hours will consist of 10 hours per week. Times are flexible and negotiable.
- You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
- To be considered for this role you must be able to work the hours required and specified within the job description.
- The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the statutory holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks per year pro rata.
- This post is also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and two references, one of which must be your last or most recent employer
- This post will also be subject to a probationary period of 3 months.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form, quoting the job reference number 5274 and return to SIL.
Please refer to the job description, when completing your application form.
Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1
Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01473 603876
Post - Address: SIL, Unit 9, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD
Please note - Please ensure you include names, addresses & telephone numbers of two referees, one of which should be your current/ last employer (if relevant).
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Experience:
- Working with individuals with autism: 1 year (required)
- working in a similar role: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
