Support Worker for an Energetic and Curious 11-Year-Old Boy with Autism WC2059
| Company: | Independent Lives |
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| Salary: | £13.50 - £14.10 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Durrington, Salisbury, SP4 8AY |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Support Worker for an Energetic and Curious 11-Year-Old Boy with Autism
Ref: WC2059
Location: Durrington, Salisbury
Details
This role is to support a Child
Drivers licence required: No
Employment status:
Employed or Self-employed
Hours per week:
4 hours on a Saturday morning + additional during school holidays
Hourly pay rate:
£13.50 to £14.10 per hour (depending on experience) or negotiable for self employed.
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We’re looking for a caring, patient and energetic person to support a bright 11-year-old boy who is severely autistic and non-verbal (although basic language is emerging)
Our son loves being out and about — going for walks, watching traffic, visiting the zoo or park, swimming, and exploring old churches. At home, he enjoys sensory play, books, toy cars/bike, his tablet computer, music, musical toys and his favourite CBeebies shows such as Twirlywoos and Grace’s Amazing Machines. He very much enjoys grouping sequences of similar toys and books.
We have recently been approved 2:1 funding and are primarily looking for someone to work with ours son’s existing PA in taking him out and about in the community to develop his independence from us, his parents, probably on a Saturday morning.
Your role will involve spending time with him primarily in the community with a second PA as part of 2:1 support. You’ll help him engage in activities, encourage interaction and communication, and support him with personal care such as pad changing. Outings may include walks, bus rides, park visits, or other activities he enjoys.
Experience with autism or special needs would be helpful but is not essential, as training will be provided. Being a car driver is preferred. The position offers flexible hours, mainly during school holidays, and requires a DBS check.
If you are compassionate, reliable, and enjoy helping children explore the world around them, this is a chance to make a genuine difference while sharing in everyday adventures and moments of joy.
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Duties include:
- Personal grooming
- Other relevant duties as required
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Bathroom assistance
- Experience working with adults or children with special needs (desirable)
- Driving license ideal, but not essential
Candidate qualities:
- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
- Hygienic, tidy and well organised
- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Honest and cheerful
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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