Support Worker

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. Hours of work: Ideally 4 hours per week during term time, and 8 hours per week during school holidays, but flexibility will be appreciated.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Calm, reliable and enthusiastic personality; Full driving licence and car; Enhanced DBS

Nice to have

Experience and understanding around autism; Formal autism training; Hands on experience working with children or young people with autism

Benefits

Enhanced DBS cost covered by employer