Support Worker for Child with Additional Needs

2 months ago


Hitchin, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Bush and Company Rehabilitation Full time
Job Title: Support Worker for Child with Additional Needs

Location:
Hitchin

Contract Type:
Permanent/ Part time

Salary:
£19.00 per hour

Hours:
15 – 30 hours per week

This role involves providing a flexible support service to a five-year-old boy with additional needs. The successful candidate will require full supervision to ensure the child's safety in terms of mobility and daily activities.

As an enabling support worker, you will supervise and maintain safety while encouraging and implementing therapy plans. You will also assist with activities of daily living, including supervising eating and drinking, supporting education and learning through play and interactive activities, and working in a family environment assisting parents with daily tasks and interacting with siblings.

You will accompany the child and/or family in accessing the wider community and leisure activities. Previous experience working with children with additional needs is essential.

A full driving licence with access to your own vehicle and business use car insurance is required. You may also be required to drive the client's vehicle on occasion.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and maintain safety for the child
  • Encourage and implement therapy plans
  • Assist with activities of daily living
  • Support education and learning through play and interactive activities
  • Work in a family environment assisting parents with daily tasks and interacting with siblings
  • Accompany the child and/or family in accessing the wider community and leisure activities

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working with children with additional needs
  • Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle and business use car insurance
  • Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Flexible working hours
  • Opportunity to work with a child with additional needs

Bush & Co are acting as agents on behalf of our client.

You may have experience in the following: Support Professional, Residential Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Caregiver, Healthcare Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker, Behavioral Support Worker, Home Care Aide, Rehabilitation Assistant, and Client Care Worker.



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