Support Worker
Durham County Council, Belmont, County Durham
Support Worker
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Durham County Council, Belmont, County Durham
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 1 May | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 48f369d3570244b682a47536f9f399d4
Location ref: Belmont, County Durham
Full Job Description
Support Worker required to support a young person aged 15 years who lives in Durham, DH1
We are looking for a calm, reliable and enthusiastic personality to provide support for our son. Experience and understanding around autism will be an advantage., · Support the young person as needed in the home and community.· Actively support verbalization by engaging in structured communication games that
encourage speech.· Encourage social and independent living skills through activities like cinema, shopping, bus rides or any activities suitable for learning.
While formal autism training will be an advantage, hands on experience working with children or young people with autism will be of equal value.
A full driving licence and car is essential.
Hours of work: Ideally 4 hours per week during term time, and 8 hours per week during school holidays, but flexibility will be appreciated. Wage is £13 an hour and will rise to £13.50 from 1st April 2026.