Job Description
Job Reference: JH-RMP-SFCC
Job Title: Support Worker / Carer (Maternity Cover Only)
Responsible to: Directly accountable to and taking direction from the employer (Mum & Dad)
Hours: 7 hours per week
Hourly Rate of Pay: £12.21
Based at: Employer’s own home in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and out in the local community.

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the job is to support and be a friendly companion to a young girl (10) with autism and global developmental delay. The child lives at home with her family. The purpose is to build a trusting, professional relationship with the child and to support her with all his needs. Personal care will be required. The child has a great character.

MAIN DUTIES:

To support with:

• Personal care e.g. washing, dressing and moving.
• Constant supervision is always required.
• Support with all safety aspects.
• To be a social friendly companion to the child
• To support with sensory play
• On occasions, light household duties such as changing the bed, hoovering, washing up, etc
• You will be required to keep her entertained in the home.
• To build a supportive relationship and take part in activities which the child enjoys.
• To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.