Support Worker (5254)

Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder. Job purpose To support a 10-year-old boy in Bury St Edmunds within his home and taking him out and about. About me We are busy parents of 5 children, ranging from 2 to 10 years old. We are looking for someone to provide support to our eldest son (10 years old) during the school holidays, initially this would be in our home then once you get to know him progressing to taking him out on local trips. Our son is a lively lad with a lot of personality, we are looking for someone who is friendly and proactive, who will be able to connect with him. He loves going out in the car, this is his favourite thing to do at the moment. He likes watching films (i.e. Toy Story) and making food (i.e. homemade pizzas). He also enjoys watching videos on YouTube such as:

• Anything to do to with food (i.e. Greggs or Burger King)
• Driving around the countryside
• City walks/country walks
• London buses
You will be employed by us as his parents, in the first instance you will report to my wife (mother) and if she is not available you would then report to me (father). Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supporting within the home
• Supporting out and about on local trips
• Taking him out in the car
• Always being vigilant as he can sometimes runaway
• He may sometime need reminding and/or support to go to the toilet
• Being proactive and acting on your own initiative when supporting him
  
  Experience working with children with additional needs (personal experience also acceptable)
• Friendly and outgoing
• Patient and caring
• Good oral communication skills
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle
Desirable Criteria
• Experience working with children with autism
  
  Hours, days and times of work: 6 hours available per week (during school holidays). Some flexibility but would need to be worked on an agreed day from Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 4 pm. To be discussed at the point of interview
• Pay rate: £14.00 per hour
• Annual leave: The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement).
The post is subject to the following
• Background check: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List(s) Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
o If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, please send these details to SIL in a separate email or in a sealed envelope together with a stamped addressed envelope. This will not be shared unless you are shortlisted for the post.
• References: If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if you have not been employed
• Trial period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 3 months.