Carer/Support Worker/PA - Southport

About the role

Location: Southport

We are looking
for a caring, patient and fun individual to support and look after our bright
and cheerful 10-year-old son, who is autistic. He has a fantastic sense of
humour, a big imagination, and loves spending time with people who enjoy
having fun and understanding his unique personality.

This role
involves engaging him in his favourite activities, supporting his routine,
and providing a calm, positive environment that encourages his independence
and confidence.

Hours: 8 hours per week term time
10 hours per week school holidays

Pay:£13.00 per hour

Duties (day to day)
* Build a warm, trusting relationship through play and
positive communication.
* Supervise and engage in activities such as Lego building,
playing Xbox/iPad games and swimming.
* Encourage social skills, creativity and independence in a
patient and supportive way
* Ensure his safety and wellbeing at times both at home and
during outings.
* Communicate effectively with parents about his day and
observations

Essential skills
* You must be friendly, caring, empathetic, enthusiastic
with a good sense of humour and a positive outlook.
* Experience of working with children (experience with
autism preferred).
* Have care work experience (informal or formal)
* Good communication skills and the ability to be punctual
and reliable.
* Reliable and responsible with good communication skills
* Full driving licence and able to swim (desirable)
* DBS (always)


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/JN.
If you do not provide the reference number details your CV
will not be considered.
 
Closing date