support worker

Working with an autistic child who is non-verbal, has limited ability to understand and needs support to carry out tasks. Impulsive behavior may come up, but that's very rare. Parents are looking for assistance during the weekend to look after, and provide care with performing some activities. Applicants must be friendly, caring, sensitive and good company. Applicants should be passionate about making a difference in the life of an autistic child. Main Duties Personal care:

• Imparting the knowledge to girl about hygiene when providing
personal care. Other tasks:
• Carrying out learning activities (training will be given, if required).
• Tabletop activities or help in carrying out physical exercises.
  
  Essential:
• Honest, reliable and trustworthy.
• Friendly, caring, sensitive and good company.
• Previous experience and training working with autistic people.
Desirable:
• Awareness of PECS or other communication methods.
• Ability to switch among different activities as per the interest of the supported person.
The Self-directed Support Service exists to support people to employ their own Personal Assistants and/or purchase services using direct payments. As an organisation we are not the employer but assist people to look for staff if they need them. If you are employed, your contract will be with the person in receipt of the direct payment and not with Dundee Carers Centre or the Self-directed Support Service.

Part-time support worker position - 6-8 hours over the weekend. Post: Female Carer required for Child (Females only need apply as permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010) Place of Work: Based in employer's home in Dundee and the local community. Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour Hours of Work: 3x 2-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. (May be Flexible) This may increase up to 10 hours during the school holidays. Background