Carer /Support Worker – Welwyn Garden City (AL7) – PUR-936-814
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| Job ref. | PUR-936-814 |
| About the Direct Payment Holder | A caring and reliable Carer is required to support a young boy with complex needs. This is a home-based role with opportunities to access the local community.
The 7.5-year-old boy is severely learning disabled, autistic, and pre-verbal/non-verbal. He communicates using objects of reference, PECS, hand guiding, and occasionally single words. He requires continuous supervision at all times to ensure his safety. He can experience challenging behaviours, particularly when tired or dysregulated. These may include hitting, pinching, pushing, attempts to bite, and destructive behaviour. He also struggles with sleep at night, which can affect daytime regulation. He lives at home with two adults and 3 other children, (three older brothers aged 9, 12, and 13.)
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| Hours and rate of pay | £18.92 per hour (Self-Employed)
4 hours per week during school term time 8 hours per week during school holidays Ideally weekends during term time, with a mix of weekdays/weekends during school holidays Flexible shifts with prior arrangement
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| Location | Welwyn Garden City (AL7). |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| Training | Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:
• Safeguarding Adults • Introduction to first aid • Health and Safety
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| What you would be doing… | Continuous supervision
Supporting with personal care (changing nappies/pull-ups/pads, cleaning, changing clothes) Ensuring food and drink intake Supporting communication using his preferred methods Preventing access to unsafe items Taking Louie out for walks, woodland walks, and community activities Encouraging enjoyable and meaningful experiences
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| Required skills and experience | Calm, confident, and patient
Experienced or knowledgeable in supporting autistic, severely learning-disabled, non/pre-verbal children Comfortable providing personal care Confident managing challenging behaviours safely and compassionately Focused on keeping Louie safe, happy, and supported Male or female applicants welcome Ideally a car driver
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Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.
* Sponsorship is not available for this role *
* No agencies please *