Young Persons Support Worker (SW)- Weston Super Mare

Part-Time Young Persons Support Worker Opportunity Weston-Super-Mare Location: Client s home and local community Position Type: Part-time Working Hours:Week 1:Monday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMSaturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Week 2: Monday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday or Thursday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM The weekly hours are 8 hours during term time and 16 hours during school holidays.About the Role: We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to provide buddy support for a bright and spirited 12-year-old boy with a hypoxic brain injury living in Weston-Super-Mare. He is non-verbal but communicates confidently using Makaton and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). He loves engaging in a variety of fun activities such as: Arcades and soft play Bowling and cinema trips (he loves dancing in the aisles!) Horse riding Banger racing with his dad Outdoor adventures in local parks You ll be working closely with a warm, loving family who are passionate about providing the best opportunities for their son. What We re Looking For: Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) essential Familiarity with AAC and Makaton essential Experience with Epilepsy is strongly recommended Knowledge of or experience with positive behaviour support essential Confident around animals (the family has dogs, horses, and rabbits) Active, enthusiastic, and able to keep up with a busy and lively young person Patient, creative, and adaptable ..... full job details .....