Carer/Support Worker/PA Southport

Carer/Support Worker/PA Southport, We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic support workers to provide support to a friendly creative 7-year-old girl with Autism with a PDA Profile and personal care needs. She loves being outside and she loves crafting. This role involves engaging her in activities and helping her access the community. You will need to support her routine and provide and calm and positive environment to encourage her independence and confidence 2 hrs per week 12 hrs per week during school holidays (2hrs support to be provided on Tuesday Evenings other available hours: days/times to be mutually agreed with employer) £13.00 per hour Duties (day to day) To provide 1 to 1 support Close supervision required at all times Support to access the community and social activities Provide personal care while maintaining her dignity and comfort. Identify new interests and help her engage in these. Essential Skills *We’re looking for someone who:* **Has experience and knowledge of working with children with additional needs is desirable Has experience and skills in a caring role formal or informal desirable Is Friendly, caring, and empathetic Is enthusiastic with a positive outlook and sense of humour Is Reliable, punctual, and understanding Has good communication skills Driving licence and access to own vehicle desirable DBS (always) An enhanced DBS check will be required before employment commences; this cost will be met by the employer. We are a private household therefore we CANNOT provide sponsorship, so you MUST have a full right to work in the UK. Please forward your CV to direct.payments@sefton.gov.uk using the reference number DP/JR/LR. If you do not provide the reference number details your CV will not be considered.