Support Worker for Young Person with Down Syndrome

2 months ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom UKCIL Full time

Job Title: Support Worker for Young Person with Down Syndrome

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Support Worker to join our team at UKCIL to provide support to a young person with Down Syndrome and Autism. The successful candidate will have a calm and confident demeanor, be resilient, and have experience working with children with additional needs.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Communicate and support the young person's time, activities, and communication
  • Accompany the young person in the local area and their favorite places
  • Interact with the young person using suitable means and methods, such as play and drawing, to make them happy and comfortable

Essential Skills and Qualities:

  • Calm and confident demeanor
  • Resilience; managing anxiety and some challenging behaviors
  • Ability to receive training, including Makaton, Down Syndrome, and Autism
  • Initiative and flexibility
  • Sensitivity to the young person's needs and feelings
  • Good communication and listening skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised

Desirable Qualities:

  • Experience working with children with additional needs
  • Use of own car

Requirements:

  • Current and satisfactory enhanced DBS check
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

Working Hours:

4 hours per week on Saturdays or Sundays (term-time) and an additional 4 hours per week during school holidays

Hourly Rate: £12.40



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