Support Worker required for Outgoing and Active Child (Ref 010486)


Company:	Surrey Independent Living Charity
Salary:	from £14.80 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bisley
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, easy-going Support Worker to spend time with a fun-loving and active 10-year-old boy with a great sense of humour. This role is focused on companionship, play, and helping him stay occupied. It might include helping him prepare a meal and cleaning up.

Hours:

• Up to 7 hours per week Saturday or Sunday during term time, couple hours after school.

• During school holidays, approximately 12 hours per week, very flexible (discussion welcome)

• Hours are very flexible and can vary week to week

About:

He loves being out and about and enjoys staying active. His interests include playing energetic games at home (such as hide and seek and Nerf games), using the Nintendo Wii, cooking and baking, and generally having fun and laughing. He is fully mobile and communicates verbally, though he has a speech and language difficulty, so patience, encouragement, and a calm approach are important. He loves going on outings such as swimming, bowling, trampolining or badminton etc. He also enjoys cooking and baking and having fun. He is fully mobile and communicates verbally. Because he has speech and language difficulties, patience, encouragement, and a calm approach are important.

The Role:

• Supporting him with active play and outings

• Playing games and engaging in activities at home

• Encouraging independence and carrying out life skills

• Occasionally helping with light household tasks (such as hoovering or wiping down the kitchen) if he is resting or watching his tablet

• Occasional driving may be required to take him further afield (reimbursed at standard 45p per mile)

Benefits:

As an employed personal assistant, you will be eligible for free membership to the Independent Living Group. Benefits include:

• Eligibility to sign up for the Blue Light Card for only £4.99 which gives you access to a large range of discounts across retail, leisure, and other services at companies nationwide

• Counselling helpline, legal helpline and personal financial support

• Shopping discounts platform

• My Mind Pal mental health app subscription

About You:

• Enthusiastic, relaxed, and confident using your initiative

• Patient and encouraging, especially with communication

• Personal or professional experience with SEN is preferred, but not essential

• Happy to work in a family home with two cats

This is a relaxed and flexible role with a welcoming family, and everything is open to discussion for the right person.

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