Male Support Worker
The Rowan Organisation, Oxford
Male Support Worker
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The Rowan Organisation, Oxford
- Part time
- Temporary
- Remote working
Posted 1 day ago, 30 Apr | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: a1a1caf816414c1288f59ad8ff83dc21
Location ref: Oxford
Full Job Description
- To support the child to access places of interest
- Transport him to and from home to places of interest
- Helping him to make independent choices
- Support him with life skills, social skills.
- To be a friendly companion to the child and to encourage and support him with his interests.
- Ensure his safety in public spaces i.e road crossing
- Report any issues to child's parents
- To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required
To work one to one with a young boy (11 years old) with Autism, ADHD and global development delay. The child lives in his family home with his parents. The purpose is to build a trusting professional relationship with the young gentleman. To support him in developing confidence in social settings and to develop independence, promoting a fulfilling quality of life. The young gentleman enjoys good for food, cooking, art, going to the park and day trips out. The candidate must be patient, motivational, cheerful, relaxed and calm. It is essential the candidate has experience with working with children with autism and ADHD and to learn the child's triggers and what makes him sad / happy. The young child will need support and motivation to go out for the day, it will be part of your role to encourage and support him to get out as well as support him whilst taking part in activites with him. Essential the candidate can drive., Have experience of working with vulnerable children. - Must drive and have access to own car.
- Flexible in the hours and times that you can work.
- Be patient and supportive.
- Be friendly and outgoing.
- Be honest, reliable and trustworthy.
- Be respectful of the employer's dignity, at all times
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- A willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer.
- You should have some knowledge and understanding of risks.
- Have an awareness and knowledge of equal opportunities.
- Resilience and awareness of triggers in managing some behaviours that challenge.
The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer, nor responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/male-support-worker-126769563