Carer/Support Worker/PA Bootle, Sefton DP/JR/GB

About the role

Job Description

To provide 1-1 support to a friendly 7-year-old boy with learning disabilities. His language is limited but
can communicate through some speech and non-verbal gestures. He likes to be
outdoors and have the freedom to run.

He particularly likes to go to places
like the park or Formby woods. He requires close supervision to keep him safe
as can be unpredictable at times, but a wheelchair/buggy is available to use
whilst out and about.

He loves soft play areas and trampoline places like flip
out but often prefers to go places when it is less crowded and quieter. He
wishes to find someone who can help him access the activities he enjoys and
find new ones to explore

8hrs per week Term Time
10hrs per week

Non-Term Time
(Days to be mutually agreed with
employer)

£12.75 per hour

Duties

Provide 1:1 support.

Require patience and encouragement to do things.

To always provide close supervision.

Interact and play

Support to participate in activities he enjoys

Help to keep me safe whilst out and about.

Support
to identify new activities

Sometimes may have to provide personal care

Essential Skills

You must be friendly, caring, empathetic and enthusiastic about caring for
others.

Experience of supporting children/young people with additional needs would be
desirable.

Willingness to build up and develop positive relationships.

Be patient, kind and trustworthy.

Have good communication skills and the ability to be punctual and reliable.

Driving
licence preferred

An enhanced DBS check will be required before employment commences; this cost will be met by the employer.We are a private household therefore we CANNOT provide sponsorship, so you MUST have a full right to work in the UK.

Please forward your CV to direct.payments@sefton.gov.uk using the reference number DP/JR/GB.
If you do not provide the reference number details your CV will not be considered.