Support Worker (Maternity Cover) - JH-JP-SFCC3

Job Description

Job Reference:           JH-JP-SFCC                                   

Job Title:                     Support Worker / Carer (Maternity Cover Only)

Responsible to:          Directly accountable to and taking direction from the employer (Mum & Dad)

Hours:                          7 hours per week

Hourly Rate of Pay:    £11.80

Based at:                     Employer’s own home in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and out in the local community.

Please note that the position is Maternity Cover only with a start date of April 2025

Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is to support and be a friendly companion to a young boy (9) with autism and global developmental delay. The child lives at home with her family. The purpose is to build a trusting, professional relationship with the child and to support her with all his needs. Personal care will be required.  The child has a great character. 

Main duties:

To support with:  

• Personal care e.g. washing, dressing and moving. 
• Constant supervision is always required. 
• Support with all safety aspects.
• To be a social friendly companion to the child
• To support with sensory play 
• On occasions, light household duties such as changing the bed, hoovering, washing up, etc
• You will be required to keep him entertained in the home. 
• To build a supportive relationship and take part in activities which the child enjoys
• To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Personal Specification

• Flexible in the hours and times that you can work. 
• Have a good sense of humour and enjoy a friendly joke.   
• Be patient and supportive.
• Be friendly and outgoing. 
• Be honest, reliable and trustworthy.  
• Be respectful of the employer’s dignity, at all times. 
• Understand the need for privacy and confidentiality.
• You should have a thorough understanding of personal safety.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills. 
• A willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer.
• You should have some knowledge and understanding of risks.
• Have an awareness and knowledge of equal opportunities.

Special Conditions

This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the Employers request prior to commencing employment. This is confidential and at no cost to yourself. The post carries a 6-month probationary period.

Disclaimer

The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer, nor responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.