Support Worker Required for active 13-year-old boy (Learning Disability) (Ref 010131)

Job description

About

Location: Epsom, Surrey

Hours: 12 hours per week

• Split over 2 or 3 days (either 6-hour or 4-hour shifts)

• Saturday essential – minimum of 4 hours

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About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Personal Assistant to support John, a 13-year-old with a learning disability, to enjoy full and active access to his local community.

This is a highly active, out and about role. Most support will take place outside the home, making the most of whatever the day brings.

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What You’ll Be Doing

Support will focus on community access and shared activities, including:

• Going out to local shops

• Purchasing toys and DVDs

• Going for walks

• Visiting local attractions and places of interest

• Encouraging independence, confidence, and enjoyment while out and about

No two days are the same – this role suits someone energetic who enjoys being busy and engaged throughout the day.

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Benefits:

As an employed personal assistant, you will be eligible for free membership to the Independent Living Group. Benefits include:

• Eligibility to sign up for the Blue Light Card for only £4.99 which gives you access to a large range of discounts across retail, leisure, and other services at companies nationwide

• Counselling helpline, legal helpline and personal financial support

• Shopping discounts platform

• My Mind Pal mental health app subscription

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About You

• Friendly, patient, and dependable

• Comfortable supporting a young person in the community

• Confident managing outings and transitions

• Driver preferred (ability to transport John to activities is highly beneficial)

• Experience supporting children or young people with learning disabilities is desirable, but not essential

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An enhanced DBS check will be required, and suitable safeguarding awareness is essential due to John’s age.