Support Worker for a young boy with Autism - Ashington - NE63

Job Purpose
 
We are looking to recruit an additional Support Worker to join an existing team who provide 2:1 support for an 8-year-old male child with Autism.  Experience of working with children and young people with Autism would be an advantage.  

Main Duties 

The role is to enable the child to access age-appropriate leisure activities within the local community.  You will also be required to help him with his communication skills, his personal care and be able to respond sensitively, confidently and positively to any changes in behaviour.

A car driver is essential for this role and must have business insurance.  
An Enhanced DBS will be required, cost to be met by Employer. 

Hours  
7.5 hours per week in total, to be used as 2.5 hours per week every Wednesday and 5 hours per week every Saturday. 
Plus, cover for holiday and any sickness absence wherever possible for other team members; with as much notice as possible being provided.

Rate of pay
£13.74 per hour.
Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata.
Out of pocket expenses will be met by the employer, e.g. mileage to and from home/activities; and cost of activities as agreed in advance with employer.
ILG PA Employee Benefit Scheme. 

Person Specification  

The successful applicant must:         
> have experience and a positive understanding of working with children who have disabilities.
> have a genuine interest in working with children with complex needs       
> be able to respond positively, confidently and sensitively to any changes in behaviour     
> have a high degree of initiative     
> be punctual and reliable as the child cannot be left unsupervised  
> be flexible and have a happy, positive, and caring nature        
> respect confidentiality