Part-Time Support Worker

Employer:Bracknell Forest Council 

Reference:OTH/12/847 

Published:Thu 02/05/2013 23:59 PM 

Closing date:Fri 31/05/2013 14:45 PM 

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  • Berkshire, South East

Working pattern:Part Time, Flexible Hours, Evenings, Contract position 

Hours:As/when required 

Salary:£8.24 per hour 

DBS check:Enhanced

Location:Berkshire 

A support worker is required to support a 16 year old boy with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) with connected learning, communication and behaviour problems. You will care for the young person in the family home and support him on activities outside the home. For the majority of your time you will be working alone with the young person.

It would be beneficial if you lived locally to Bracknell and have a full clean driving licence.

The work will be school holiday time (including half terms) – approx. 8-10 hours a week with the occasional weekend work throughout the term.

The young person enjoys playing on the computer,railway stations, churches and visiting airports. You will need to be able to give clear instructions about any activities. You will be calm, engaging and confident when supporting the young person. You are to support the young person in all activities, prompting where necessary, keeping him safe and encouraging appropriate behaviour.

Experience of working with children with disabilities essential and further training can be provided. The young person has a history of challenging behaviour towards his sibling, however there is no history of this being directed at Support Workers. The family are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible.

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Application Information

Please note you will be employed directly by the individual rather than by the Council.
Please complete the application form below – either electronically or by hand and return to Bracknell Forest Council, Direct Payments Team, 4th Floor North, Time Square, Market St, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1JD or email

If you require the paper copy of an application form please call 01344351841.

Please note that you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost will be met by the employer.
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