Children's Support Assistant - Creative & Community-Based

Overview

Children’s Support Assistant – Creative & Community-Based Support

Location:

Crawley

The candidate should be a woman*; this role is to support a 7-year-old girl with autism and ADHD. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Children’s Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support in both home and community settings.

The child enjoys painting, soft play and sensory-based activities, and the successful applicant will be confident in using these interests to support emotional regulation, social development and positive engagement. Care will be primarily delivered in the family home, with regular opportunities to access the local community, including leisure and recreational activities.

Hours:

6 hours per week term time, increasing to 8 hours per week during school holidays. Employment status:
Employed. Driving licence required:
Yes. Own vehicle needed:
Yes. This role would suit a professional, caring and adaptable individual with experience of, or a strong interest in, supporting children with autism and ADHD.

Hourly pay rate: TBC.

Flexibility and reliability are essential. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required to support community-based activities.

• Eating and drinking assistance
• Housekeeping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Bathroom assistance

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note:

If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

* Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9