Child Support Worker

PA Pages; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local family seeks a kind and reliable support worker for their 11-year-old son in Chichester. The role involves transportation and active support in outdoor activities, especially related to his love for transport. Ideal candidates should be patient, organized, and fit, with good interpersonal skills. This is a flexible position with variable hours on weekends and extra hours during school holidays. Non-smokers preferred, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.
• Non-smoker preferred or willing to refrain during working hours.
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties.

Responsibilities

• Transportation of the child to various activities.
• Support with swimming.

Skills

Patient

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Ability to follow instructions

Organizational skills

Job description

4 hours Sat or Sun and extra 6 hours during school holidays (flexible days and hours)

We are looking for a kind, patient, and reliable support worker for our 11 year old son who absolutely loves being out and about and exploring his local area.

He has a strong interest in transport and outdoor activities. He loves visiting Goodwood and Shoreham airports, where he is very happy to stand for long periods watching aeroplanes take off. He also really enjoys travelling on buses and trains and sees the journey itself as part of the fun.

He also enjoys visiting many of the other local seaside towns where he loves the parks, attractions a a Mr Whippy ice cream!

This role would suit someone who enjoys being active, spending lots of time outdoors,

If you’re enthusiastic and calm, enjoy being active and spending lots of time outdoors then we would love to hear from you

Duties include:

• Transportation
• Support with swimming

• Respectful of the employer\'s privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9