DPPA / KJP / 729 - Support Worker

I am seeking a Support Worker for 3 hours a week during school term, 6 hours per week during school holidays to support my 11-year-old son with accessing leisure and amenities to develop his confidence and well-being. He would like to return to playing Rugby during the playing season and attend the rock music project in Aberystwyth. My son has a diagnosis of Asperger's and ADHD. He needs support to understand and be able to relate to others in a group setting. He may withdraw if anxious so requires plenty of reassurance and asking if he wishes to move to a quieter setting. He does not enjoy crowded noisy places and wears headphones to cope with sensory overload. It is important to note my son has a fear of cats and dogs when going out. He enjoys going to the park, playing Minecraft, playing with Lego plus may enjoy other activities such as attending a woodland group, archery and playing with nerf guns.

This post is funded through Ceredigion County Council's Direct Payments scheme. Training can be provided as and when required and where available.

Main duties:
Initially befriend and support within the home. Support to look for local activities and plan to attend
To transport to and access leisure activities to reduce the risk of social isolation.
Avoid crowds where there is a lot of noise
To encourage development of coping strategies in the
Community and in the company of others, especially in a group setting. To support/enable him to feel that he can maintain his interest in a particular club or activity rather than leave due to social difficulties. Provide reassurance and talk through any disagreements that may arise, This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Ceredigion County Council. To apply for this job please complete the application form.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will incur no cost to the applicant. If you have an online update DBS you have a great chance of becoming shortlisted for this position as this can help the employer to recruit much quicker, if you wish to update your current DBS please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.
If requested by the employer, two satisfactory references must be provided. This post is subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months.
Wages will be paid in arrears on a 4 weekly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK and your employer will conduct document checks prior to commencement.
You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement as well as all other statutory entitlements, details of which will be set out in your contract of employment. You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences.
You will be expected to undertake any mandatory training identified as relevant to this post. The cost of mandatory training will be met through the direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.
Please note the Direct Payments Support Service, Ceredigion County Council is advertising the following posts on behalf of an individual employer. You will be an employee of the Direct Payment Recipient and not of Ceredigion County Council.

Be reliable and committed
Easy going and friendly
Youth work trained or equivalent/experience of working with young people would be advantageous
Willing to undertake relevant training if required Honest and trustworthy
Flexible around hours of work and main duties of this position Ability to use own initiative and to be self-motivated
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to be aware of privacy
An ability to develop and to maintain a supportive relationship
Good communication and inter-personal skills
Full driving license and use of own car. Appropriate business use insurance is required on your car insurance.