Autism support worker Work, Jobs in Whitley Bay, Twr (with Salaries)

Support Worker
Claire Bradley —Whitley Bay
- £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Mentoring
- In-person
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13h
Wellbeing Support Practitioner
Laburnum Care Group —Morpeth
- £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Travel
- Mentoring
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Bank Support Worker - Jane Percy House
Brainkind —Cramlington
- £13.21 - £14.21 an hour
- Holidays
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Support Worker
Ashdown Care —Jarrow
- £13.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Driving
- Referral programme
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Support worker
Siena Court —North Shields
- From £12.75 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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22h
Bank Specialist Support Worker - Adult Supported Living (Female Only)
Swanton Community Services —Killingworth
- £13.10 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Support Worker
Creative Support —South Tyneside
- £15.63 an hour
- Part-time
Bank Recovery Support Worker
Priory —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £13.45 an hour
- Rehabilitation centre
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
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Support Worker
Community Integrated Care —South Shields
- £13.12 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- IT
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Recovery Support Worker - Nights
Priory Group —Blakelaw
- Part-time
- Rehabilitation centre
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
10d
Bank Enabling Support Worker - Pegswood, Northumberland - £13.45 per hour
Shaftesbury —Pegswood
- £13.45 an hour
- Day shift
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Support Worker
HFT —Ponteland
- £13.45 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Care/Support Worker
Careline Lifestyles —South Shields
- £13.04 an hour
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Support Worker – The Hermitage
Education and Services for People with Autism —Sunderland
- £12.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Support Worker
Northumbria Payroll Solutions —North Shields
- £13.50 an hour
Female Support Worker - North Shields
Mencap —North Shields
- £24,785 a year
- Weekend availability
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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9d
Support Worker ASC - Day Service (full time or part time)
Percy Hedley Foundation —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Bank Support Worker - Female - Gosforth , Newcastle Upon Tyne
Community Integrated Care —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £13.12 an hour
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
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Support Worker - Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Community Integrated Care —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £13.12 an hour
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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7d
Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker
UKCIL —Cramlington
- £14.67 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- English
- Communication skills
3d

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Support Worker

Claire Bradley
Whitley Bay

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Job details

Part-time
£13.50 an hour
13 hours ago

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Working with children
Youth work
Mentoring
Communication skills
Teaching

Full job description

Support Assistant – Individualised Support Role Hours Required:

6 hours per week, all year round
During term time this will usually be provided through two mornings per week (days to be agreed)
During school holidays, hours can be arranged flexibly with the successful applicant to fit both the young person’s needs and the employee’s availability. There are no fixed holiday working days.

Location:

Community-based support and support within the family home where appropriate.

Reporting To:

Parent/carer and relevant professionals involved in the young person’s support.

Role Purpose

To provide consistent, individualised support for a young person with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD, to help them access the community, develop confidence, build independence and engage in meaningful activities linked to their interests.

This role is focused on providing a positive and supportive relationship, helping the young person feel understood, motivated and able to participate in activities that support their personal development.

The young person does not present with challenging behaviour and does not require medication support. The successful candidate will need to understand that their needs relate to autism, ADHD, confidence, communication, organisation, flexibility and support to navigate everyday experiences.

Main ResponsibilitiesCommunity Support

Support the young person to access activities and opportunities within the community.
Take the young person out independently to places and activities linked to their interests.
Encourage confidence, independence and participation in the wider community.
Support the young person to explore new experiences at their own pace.
Help develop practical life skills and confidence outside of the home.

Activities may include:

Visiting places linked to their interests
Leisure activities
Outdoor activities
Shopping and community tasks
Hobbies and personal interests
Exploring new experiences safely

Home-Based Support

Where appropriate, provide support within the home environment by:

Engaging the young person in activities based around their interests.
Supporting routines, planning and independence skills.
Encouraging communication and self-advocacy.
Providing a positive adult relationship outside of family members.

Supporting Individual Needs

The successful candidate will:

Understand how ASD and ADHD may affect attention, organisation, communication and confidence.
Provide a calm, consistent and encouraging approach.
Recognise when the young person may need additional processing time or reassurance.
Adapt activities to suit their interests, strengths and motivation.
Encourage independence rather than doing things for them.

Essential Requirements

The successful applicant must:

Have proven experience supporting children or young people with ASD and/or ADHD.
Have experience building positive relationships with young people with additional needs.
Be patient, reliable and consistent.
Be confident supporting a young person in the community.
Be able to work independently.
Be flexible and adaptable to individual needs.
Have excellent communication skills.
Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a suitable vehicle.

Desirable Experience

Experience of:

Supporting young people with autism in community settings.
Supporting independence and life skills.
Supporting young people to build confidence and self-esteem.
Using a strengths-based approach focused on interests and motivation.

Personal Qualities

The ideal person will be:

Warm and approachable
Patient and understanding
Reliable and trustworthy
Flexible and adaptable
A good listener
Able to recognise strengths and interests
A positive role model

Overall Aim

The aim of this role is to provide a consistent and trusted adult who can support the young person to access the community, develop independence, follow their interests and build confidence.

The successful Support Assistant will provide meaningful support that enables the young person to participate in activities and experiences that may be difficult to access without the right level of understanding and encouragement.

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

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