Support Worker for a teenage boy in Bedlington 4hrs fortnightly @ £11.91 - Bedlington - NE22
Job Reference (753dd590)
Young person in Bedlington area requires an enabler to support with 4hrs per fortnight. Hours to be arranged flexibly but will be needed on evenings or weekends.
Experience preferred of working with children with disabilities.
Driver and access to car essential – must have business use.
Hours of work: 4hrs per fortnight
Rates of Pay: £11.91 per hour
Main Duties:
Enabling support required to help this young person access social activities in the local community. Client enjoys swimming so it is hoped worker is competent in water, visiting the cinema and attending Smile Through Sport on Wednesday’s which is between 5:30 and 6:30pm.
He also loves music, and the family are happy to look at ways to support activities that include/involve music.
It is also hoped that they can support independence and social skills including using public transport. He has no understanding of danger or road sense, which can make trips out for him challenging and he therefore needs close supervision to keep him safe.
Personal specification:
- Have a positive understanding towards children and young people with disabilities and show initiative
- Punctual, reliable and flexible
- Happy, positive, and caring nature
- Respect confidentiality
Further Information: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) will have to be obtained for the successful candidate (at employer’s expense).
Training: Where it is required, such as in Health and Safety matters, practical training and guidance will be arranged and the care worker will be expected to attend.
Services
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep