Support Worker/Carer – Eyemouth – 2944

A lively, energetic young 6-year-old boy, living at home with his lovely family in Eyemouth requires a Carer/Support worker to work on an as required basis in the school holidays to support him and give his family a respite break. Ideally the perfect candidate would have experience with ADHD, Autism, in particular PDA, and sensory issues. The young boy is a very active lad and does not realise the dangers around him if he chooses to run across a road for example.

Terms

• Hours per week: variable but up to 40 hours per year
• Hours of work: This will vary and will be agreed with the employer
• £14.05 per hour.
• Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata
• Social mileage paid at 45p/mile
• Probationary period of 6 months
• Post subject to references and PVG scheme membership

Job Description

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• To work flexibly with the family and agree upon hours that are suitable to both parties
• To support a disabled young person to ensure their safety and well-being
• To support with personal care needs if required, this might include support to change clothes if wet etc.
• To support with general care needs such as encouraging eating and drinking
• To develop a positive relationship with the young person and his family
• To interact with the young person and keep them entertained with activities they enjoy, in the home, but also in the local community
• To work alongside a parent or another member of the team when required but to work independently too
• To accompany the young person on short trips out of the house for appointments or social activities, possibly involving use of own car.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

• Kind and caring, sensitive to the client’s needs
• Patient and cheerful
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Willingness to engage with a young person with communication difficulties
• Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the client and family’s right to privacy and to always maintain professional standards of confidentiality

Skills and Experience

• A working knowledge of Autism and ADHD is essential
• A knowledge of PDA and behaviour support is desirable but not essential as training and guidance can be provided
• First Aid training: can be provided if necessary

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