🌟 Fun Support Worker/Blyth-£14.67ph-4hrs term time pw, 8hrs hols pw, 12hrs OverNight pm - Blyth - NE24
Job Reference (92a2822f)
We are looking for a caring, energetic and playful support worker to help a lovely 7 year old boy with complex needs, including a rare genetic condition (Unbalanced Chromosome Translocation) that affects his health and development. He has vision impairment, mobility challenges, and some food intolerances. While he is non-verbal, he has his own ways of communicating his needs and responds well to patient, attentive support.
He is a fun loving little boy who thrives on exploration and sensory experiences, whether that is a trip to the playground, a visit to soft play, splashing in water activities or getting stuck into messy play. Some support will also take place in the family home.
✨ Personality & Interests
• Loves exploring outdoors
• Big fan of playgrounds and soft play
• Enjoys water play 💦
• Loves messy play and sensory activities 🎨
• Some support at home required
🚗 What we are looking for:
• Warm, patient and fun personality
• Someone active and happy to engage in play
• Experience working with children with autism, complex needs or disabilities would be desirable
• Someone who enjoys sensory activities and can encourage communication through play and interaction
• Ability to plan and organise activities independently and keep him engaged through play, sensory activities and community outings
• Reliable, flexible and able to follow guidance around care routines due to complex medical needs
• Good communication skills, including discussing annual leave or holidays in advance to ensure care arrangements are in place
• Comfortable using and pushing a wheelchair outdoors
• Moving and handling experience would be an advantage, although training can be provided
• Car driver essential
• Own vehicle required
🧑⚕️ Care Requirements:
• Personal care ✅
• Safeguarding ✅
• Meal preparation ✔️ (awareness of food intolerances)
🕒 Hours
• 4 hours during term time Sunday
• 8 hours during half terms and holidays
• 12 hours of overnight support per month
💷 Pay
• £14.67 per hour
🌈 This role would suit someone who loves making a difference, enjoys play based support and can bring energy, creativity and consistency to each day while supporting a child with complex needs.
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
Hand hygiene
Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep