Support Worker for Young Person with Down Syndrome
1 month ago
Job Title: Support Worker for Young Person with Down Syndrome
Job Reference: (ed53c6d7)
Job Description:
Job Purpose:
To provide opportunities for play and learning for a 15-year-old individual with a diagnosis of Down Syndrome and associated learning delays, who is also Autistic. He has a good sense of humour and enjoys trips to the cinema and drawing in cafes.
His speech is delayed, and he communicates using a mixture of Makaton signs, visual resources, and speech.
The job would provide opportunities for him to enjoy his favourite activities both in and away from home.
Main Duties:
- Communicate and support his time, activities, and communication
- Accompany him in the local area and his favourite places
- Interact with him using suitable means and methods, such as play and drawing, to make him happy and comfortable
Essentials:
- Calm and confident demeanour
- Resilience; managing anxiety and some challenging behaviours
- Receive training; including Makaton, Down Syndrome, and Autism
- Show initiative and flexibility
- Be sensitive to his needs and feelings
- Communicate well with family and provide feedback to parents
- Attend work punctually and consistently
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Experience or desire working with children with additional needs
- Use of own car would be favourable
Skills:
- To be able to work unsupervised
- Good communication and listening skills
- Show initiative
- To be able to build self-esteem while ensuring a safe and warm atmosphere/ambiance
- An interest in art and craft
Motivation:
To enjoy working with young people.
Other:
To hold a current and satisfactory enhanced DBS check or be willing to complete one.
Services:
Social + Leisure activities
Training
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Understanding challenging behaviour
Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours:
Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mor Aft Eve ONA ONS ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep Hour/Week 4.0 Pay/hr £12.40 Weekly Actual £50 Monthly Actual £ Annual Actual £2, Annual FTE £25, Back Apply
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