A family and a young 9-year-old girl in Chirnside are looking for someone to provide the girl with some support on a regular basis. The hope is that the support worker could help the girl to find some regular activity to attend and support her to go along on a regular basis. The role is for around 3 hours per week but this can be used flexibly to suit. This role would be suitable to someone who has experience of ASD and ADHD and can support a young person with issues relating to this including sensitivity to textures and frustration management.
Terms:
Hours per week: Up to 3 hours a week – to be used flexibly.
Hours of work: to be determined when activity planned out with school hours.
£14.50 per hour.
Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata
Probationary period of 6 months
Post subject to references and PVG scheme membership
Mileage up to 45p per mile for social outings
Job Description
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
To support a young person to ensure their safety and well-being as she has no awareness of danger when out and about in particular.
To support with personal care needs if required
To support with general care needs such as chopping up of food and being aware of food textures if required.
To support client to find a regular activity to attend then on-going support to attend this activity.
To develop a positive relationship with the young person and her family.
To interact with the client and keep them entertained with activities they enjoy.
To work alongside a parent or another member of the team when required but to work independently too
To accompany the client on short trips out of the house for social activities.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Kind and caring, sensitive to the client’s needs
Patient and cheerful
Reliable and trustworthy
Ability to use your own initiative
Willingness to engage with a young person with communication difficulties.
Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the client and family’s right to privacy and to always maintain professional standards of confidentiality
Skills and Experience
Knowledge of ASD and ADHD would be preferable for this role.
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