Children's Support Worker

The Rowan Organisation, Bae Colwyn, Conwy - Conwy

Children's Support Worker

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The Rowan Organisation, Bae Colwyn, Conwy - Conwy

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 27 Jun | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6fcbf8f2cb8446228773fb4e65ea3c41

Full Job Description

About the Job The purpose of this role is to provide support to a 14 year old young boy who is Autistic, with developmental delay. You will be required to accompany him, at the same time that his brother is accompanied by his own PA.

Applicants must have some proven experience of supporting young children with a disability and autism, please demonstrate this on your application. Only those with proven experience of working with special needs would be considered.

Responsible to the child's parents

Main Tasks:

To provide encouragement & support in relation to interests & hobbies, such as in door play areas. Encourage to access and explore new and suitable activities.

Communication is via gestures rather than language, so it is essential that you have patience and excellent observation skills, to ensure needs are met.

To accompany when using public transport, for which a bus pass will be provided. On occasions his brother's PA will take responsibility for driving to places of interest.

You will also be required to drive the young man to various activities. Therefore a Driving Licence will be required and you must have business insurance cover in place.

To prepare light snacks as required, giving due regard to food hygiene & specific dietary requirements. Fluid intake Is aided by a gasostomey, for which some assistance may be required.

To provide support with changing clothing when required.

To support with the maintenance of personal hygiene, to assist with toileting

To encourage physical and emotional development & feelings of social inclusion.

To carry a mobile phone at all times. This must be kept charged and in credit at all times.

To ensure that due consideration is given to Health & Safety at all times.

To attempt to maintain a clean and tidy environment whilst at home.

The successful applicant should:

Have some proven experience of supporting young children with a disability and autism.

Establish a professional standard of care which should be maintained at all times.

Undertake this role with due regard to all physical, social, educational & recreational needs.

Respect & safeguard all goods & property.

Respect the privacy of your employer & uphold confidentiality at all times.

Be punctual, reliable & flexible.

Special Conditions:
A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and two satisfactory references are conditional for the post. This is a free and confidential process.

The Rowan Organisation is a registered charity which supports people who employ their own staff through Direct Payments.
Please be aware that this role is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer and you will not be employed by The Rowan Organisation, nor will we be held responsible for any situation arising from your employment.

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