Carer/Support Worker/PA 2 posts available Litherland, Sefton DP/JR/TJA

About the role

We are looking for two care workers to support a 6-year-old boy with a diagnosis of Autism and global developmental delay.

He can often display challenging behaviours due to his sensory needs. He requires constant supervision to help him stay safe as he has no understanding of risk and can run off.

We are looking to find someone with previous care work experience and knowledge of ASD supporting children with additional needs in a formal or informal role would be desirable.

You need to be patient, kind, calm, with structured communication skills and adaptability and be willing to get to know this little boy and understand his needs.

He requires someone who is going to be happy to support him to access activities he likes and support him to go to places he enjoys.

He is a very active and a sociable little boy, he is kind and caring with a great sense of humour, he loves to play especially going to the park and climbing.

He also likes to play games on any electronic device, play football, go swimming and enjoys visiting outdoor places like the park, beach or woods.

He also loves cats and dogs.

2 support worker roles available

15 hours per week

Days and times to be agreed

£12.75 per hour

Duties

• Provide 1:1 support with daily routine and tasks

• To always provide constant close supervision.

• To spend time to get to know him and learn how he communicates his needs.

• Interact and play

• Support to participate in activities he enjoys

• Help to keep him safe whilst out and about and indoors.

• To be patient and understanding

• Support with sensory needs

• Support with personal care

Essential Skills

• You must be friendly, caring and empathetic

• Experience of supporting people with additional needs in a formal or informal role would be desirable.

• Good communication skills

• Ability to be punctual and reliable.

• Be patient, kind and trustworthy.

• Willingness to build up and develop positive relationships

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

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Please forward your CV to direct.payments@sefton.gov.uk using the reference number DP/JR/TJA

If you do not provide the reference number details your CV will not be considered.

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