Support Worker

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

Job summary

A family in need of specialized support is seeking a compassionate assistant to provide one-to-one care for their lively 14-year-old son with ASD in Eastbourne, UK. This role requires engaging with him at home and in the community, assisting with personal grooming, and ensuring safety. Preferred candidates will have experience working with children with ASD and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers flexible hours, primarily 4hrs during term time and 8hrs in school holidays, with additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience working with children with ASD.
• Must be a non-smoker or willing to refrain during working hours.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support at home and in the community.
• Assist with personal grooming, toileting, and dressing.
• Ensure safety near roads and during activities.
• Support with eating and drinking assistance.
• Communication with the parents regarding care and activities.

Skills

Experience with children with ASD

Excellent interpersonal skills

Patience

Ability to follow instructions

Creative

Reliable with good timekeeping

Comfortable with pets

Ability to communicate in English

Job description

4hrs Term Time, 8hrs School Holidays (average of 5hrs per week). Days and times to be discussed at interview.

I am looking for a special someone to support my lively, loveable 14-year-old son who has a diagnosis of ASD and can display behaviours which challenge. The role involves providing one-to-one support at home and in the community. He enjoys one-to-one time with an assistant and builds strong relationships with people who are friendly, calm and kind. The PA will support with toileting and dressing where needed, and always ensure his safety, particularly near roads. Occasional support at special events may also be required. Clear communication with the parents about all aspects of his care and activities is an important part of the role.

The hours are 4hrs term time and 8hrs in the school holidays, we may wish to use more hours in the school holidays and less hours in term time, we can discuss this at interview. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and supporting a child to feel happy, secure and confident in his everyday life.

Experience in working with children with ASD is preferred.

Duties include:

• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Bathroom assistance
• 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
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

We have a lovely house cat, so you will need to take care when opening main doors etc.

Additional requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons, Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission

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