Support Worker
| Posting date: | 11 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.80 to £12.80 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2025 |
| Location: | Suffolk, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Rowan Organisation |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JH-NB-SFCC3 |
Summary
Job Description
Job Reference: JH-NB-SFCC
Job Title: Support Worker
Responsible to: Directly accountable to and taking direction from the employer (Mum)
Hours: 4 hours per week (Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri)
1 hour each morning: 7.30am – 8.30am
Hourly Rate of Pay: £12.80
Based at: Employer’s own home in Suffolk (IP7).
Job Purpose
The purpose of the job is to support and be a friendly companion to a young boy who has learning difficulties. The young boy lives with his Mum and 2 younger siblings. The purpose of this job is to support Mum and the family get ready for their day in the mornings: 7.30am – 8.30am. It is preferred that the candidate lives local to IP7.
Main duties:
To support with:
- Helping the young boy get ready for his School day
- Supporting with getting the child changed, brushing his teeth etc
- Supporting with breakfast time
- To support Mum supervising the children when she gets changed etc
- Constant supervision is always required.
- Support with all safety aspects.
- To be a social friendly companion to the child
- To support with sensory play and reading before school
- You will be required to keep him entertained in the home.
- To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.
Personal Specification
• Experience with caring for children is essential.
• Have a good sense of humour and enjoy a friendly joke.
• You should have a thorough understanding of personal safety.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• You should have knowledge and understanding of risks.
• Be patient and supportive.
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.