Senior Social Worker (Safeguarding Hub)
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead - Maidenhead, Berkshire
£47,831 to £52,414 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our Safeguarding Hub! This is a full-time permanent role with hybrid working and a salary of £47,831 - £52,414 per annum plus an annual retention bonus of £3,000 subject to eligibility. We are open to job share and part-time applicants. About us: The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse. Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us, and we continue to rise to the challenge. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Social Worker to join our Safeguarding Hub. Why now? It’s a great time to join RBWM. We’ve started our transformation journey—Living Well Together—a vision shaped by staff that’s about helping residents live well and enabling our teams to work well together in a connected, compassionate, and forward-thinking environment. We’re investing in new roles, new technology, and enhanced learning and development to support our teams and improve outcomes. Our latest staff survey shows: 92% of colleagues feel their work is meaningful. 87% say their line manager demonstrates the council’s values. But don’t just take our word for it—watch our staff videos to hear directly from our teams about what it’s like to work here: 👉 Adult social care careers | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead The role: Working closely with adults across RBWM, you will fulfil the duties and responsibilities of Senior Social Worker based within the Safeguarding Adults Hub, to oversee the team and support with the screening and triage of new Safeguarding referrals from partner agencies to assess if the criteria for S42 enquiry has been met. The team raise and respond to Safeguarding concerns; liaising with multi agency partners and working in collaboration with the person to manage levels of risk and implement a protection plan through the S42 process. The Senior has a key role in ensuring the performance and best practice of the team; supervising social workers and social care practitioners in this regard. This role is based within the Safeguarding Adults Hub, which is a lively and vibrant team promoting Best Practice and Service Excellence. You role will involve: The responsibility for the professional development, supervision and performance of Safeguarding Hub staff designated for supervision including staff from other disciplines and social work students as required and appropriate. Ensuring that appropriate safeguarding processes are in place for vulnerable adults working within the requirements of relevant legislation, the national agenda, and the Policies and Procedures of RBWM as appropriate to the responsibilities of the post. To manage a caseload including complex assessments and casework. To chair meetings including Adult Safeguarding, Risk Frameworks, Best Interests, and professionals’ meetings. To respond to duty queries and requests from practitioners and partner agencies supporting clinical decision making and providing case advise; providing guidance and case direction for wider social care staff in collaboration with the Safeguarding Manager. This role will report to the Safeguarding Manager who will provide monthly supervision and reflective spaces for shared learning opportunities. The team promotes an open learning culture, positive risk taking and the delivery of a high standard of service to our residents. What we offer: 32 days annual leave. Payment of Social Work England registration renewal fees. Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance. Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision. Free employee parking close to the offices. Give As You Earn scheme. Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement. Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information. Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals. RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger. If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Emma Berry, Service Team Manager emma.berry@rbwm.gov.uk We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the stated end date.
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Social Media & Public Relations Officer
ACS Global Consultants - Birmingham, West Midlands
from £33,400 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
About us ACS Global Consultants is an ICEF-registered international education consultancy (membership no. 6878), based in Acocks Green, Birmingham, since 2019. We place international students in universities in the UK, Canada, the USA and New Zealand, help UK-based graduates progress to universities across Europe, and run study pathways for students from the Gulf. We also offer document legalisation support. The role We're looking for a communications graduate to take ownership of our public relations and our five social media channels: TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. You'll report directly to the Founder & Director and have real responsibility from the start. This is a hybrid role. You'll work from our Birmingham office when needed, including for meetings, events and team planning, and from home at other times. Because the role includes events and face-to-face meetings, you'll need to be able to travel to Birmingham regularly. What you'll do - Meet regularly with the Director to discuss business strategy, services and target audiences, and turn these into a written PR and communications plan that is reviewed each quarter. - Plan messaging for each of our audiences: students and parents, partner universities, schools and sixth form colleges, and education agents. - Own the content and PR calendar across all five platforms, timed around university intakes, partner announcements and events. - Write, edit and distribute press releases to local, national and international media on new university partnerships, service launches and company milestones. - Produce a quarterly newsletter for partner universities, schools and education agents. - Write social media copy for each platform, and brief our multimedia designer on the visuals and video each piece needs. - Develop student success stories, with each student's written consent. - Represent the company in meetings and presentations with partner universities, schools, colleges and agents. - Plan and lead our presence at education fairs, school and college outreach events and partner events. - Handle media enquiries and build relationships with education journalists and local media. - Manage our online reputation by monitoring reviews, comments and mentions and responding to them. - Set up and use analytics and monitoring tools, and produce a monthly report for the Director on reach, engagement, media coverage and enquiry sources, with recommendations. This role does not involve advising students on courses or applications, and it has no sales targets. What we offer - £33,400 per year basic salary - 28 days' holiday including bank holidays - Workplace pension - Permanent, full-time contract, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week - Hybrid working - A direct reporting line to the company founder Recent graduates are welcome to apply. How to apply Email your CV, a short cover letter and a link to your portfolio or work samples to acsglobal.jobs@gmail.com, with "Social Media & PR Officer" in the subject line. ACS Global Consultants is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone and make decisions on merit, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Please tell us if you need any adjustments during the application process.
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Senior Social Worker - Children and Families
Wax Recruitment Ltd - St Helens
from £27 an hour
HybridContractFull time
Job title: Senior Social Worker - Children and Families Job Category: Social Care Qualified Location: Atlas House, 2 Corporation Street, St Helens, WA9 1LD, St. Helens MBC Hours per week: 37 Salary: £27.00 per hour DBS and Social Work England Registration Required 2 days un the office three at home Children We Look After Team
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GP Social Prescriber Link Worker
NHS Jobs - London
Negotiable
ContractFull time
JOB PURPOSE The Social Prescribing Link Worker will support patients to address the wider social, emotional and practical factors that affect their health and wellbeing. The post-holder will work with patients on a one-to-one basis to understand what matters to them, identify their priorities and goals, and connect them with appropriate local services, community groups, activities and voluntary organisations. The role will promote independence, self-management and wellbeing while helping to reduce social isolation, address health inequalities and improve access to community support. The post-holder will work closely with patients, families, carers, healthcare professionals and community organisations to provide a coordinated and person-centred approach. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Support Undertake holistic assessments with patients to identify their social, emotional, practical and wellbeing needs. Work with patients to co-produce personalised support plans based on their individual priorities, interests, strengths, values and goals. Provide information, advice and signposting to relevant local, regional and national services, community groups and activities. Connect patients with appropriate support relating to mental wellbeing, social isolation, physical activity, employment, housing, financial difficulties, caring responsibilities and other wider determinants of health. Support patients to overcome barriers to accessing services and encourage confidence, independence and self-management. Provide continuity of support throughout the social prescribing journey, including appropriate follow-up to review progress and outcomes. Where appropriate, accompany patients to community services or activities where this is necessary to support engagement. Encourage patients to identify practical steps they can take to improve their own health and wellbeing. Referrals and Partnership Working Work closely with GPs, practice staff, healthcare professionals, social care, voluntary organisations and community services to support appropriate referrals. Promote self-referral and actively engage with local communities to improve awareness and accessibility of the service. Support people who may benefit from social prescribing, including those with mild to moderate anxiety, depression or low mood, long-term conditions, frequent healthcare use or wider non-clinical support needs. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute social prescribing solutions for patients with complex needs. Provide appropriate feedback to referral agencies regarding patient progress, engagement and outcomes while maintaining confidentiality. Attend relevant meetings, community events, stalls and exhibitions to promote social prescribing and strengthen local partnerships. Community Development Develop and maintain strong relationships with local voluntary, statutory, community and faith organisations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local services, groups, activities and support available to patients. Maintain accurate information on relevant services using internal systems and local information portals. Identify gaps or barriers within local provision and share relevant information with colleagues and partner organisations. Facilitate effective links between primary care, secondary care, community health services and voluntary and community organisations. Promote volunteering and community participation as opportunities to improve wellbeing, confidence, skills and social connection. Monitoring and Service Development Maintain accurate records of patient contacts, assessments, referrals, support plans and outcomes in accordance with practice policies and information governance requirements. Ensure social prescribing activity and appropriate coding are recorded accurately on clinical systems in line with current NHS guidance. Provide monitoring information, outcomes and case studies as required by the Practice Manager. Seek and respond to feedback from patients, referral agencies and partner organisations to improve the quality and effectiveness of the service. Participate in audit, evaluation, service development and quality improvement activities. Attend regular team meetings, supervision and clinical supervision where appropriate. Complete statutory, mandatory and role-specific training and maintain ongoing professional development. CONFIDENTIALITY AND INFORMATION GOVERNANCE The post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, carers, colleagues and the practice. All information must be treated as confidential and handled in accordance with practice policies, data protection legislation, information governance requirements and relevant NHS guidance. Information must only be accessed or shared with authorised individuals where there is a legitimate professional reason to do so. The post-holder must maintain accurate, secure and appropriate records at all times. SAFEGUARDING The post-holder must understand and comply with their responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. Any concerns relating to abuse, neglect, exploitation or risk of harm must be reported promptly through the appropriate safeguarding procedures. The post-holder must complete relevant safeguarding training and maintain an appropriate level of knowledge and awareness. HEALTH AND SAFETY The post-holder will contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for patients, colleagues and visitors by: Following practice Health and Safety and Infection Prevention and Control policies. Identifying and reporting hazards, risks and safety concerns. Using appropriate infection prevention and control procedures. Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment. Completing required health and safety and infection control training. Taking reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others affected by their work. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION The post-holder will promote equality, diversity, inclusion and respect in all aspects of their work. They will respect the privacy, dignity, beliefs, values and individual circumstances of patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that their approach is welcoming, non-judgemental and person-centred. The post-holder will recognise and address barriers to accessing services and adapt communication and support to meet individual needs. QUALITY AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES The post-holder will: Work within the limits of their role, skills and professional competence. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and partner organisations. Manage their workload, time and resources effectively. Seek advice, support and supervision when required. Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development. Reflect on their practice and participate in ongoing learning and professional development. Maintain professional boundaries and uphold the values and standards of the practice. Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team and with external partners. Comply with practice policies, procedures, relevant legislation and NHS guidance. GENERAL The post-holder will work flexibly according to the needs of the service and undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the level and nature of the role. This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. Duties may be reviewed and amended in response to the changing needs of the service, organisational priorities, legislation and NHS guidance.
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Marketing & Social Media Content Creator
ClearMyName Limited - Burnley
£14 to £20 an hour
HybridPermanentPart time
ClearMyName is looking for a confident and creative Marketing & Social Media Content Creator to join our growing team. You will be responsible for creating engaging video and social media content, appearing on camera, filming content and helping grow our online presence across platforms including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
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Social Worker, Community Team South
North Somerset Council - Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
£36,581 to £43,149 a year, pro rata
HybridTemporaryPart time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Social Worker either to join the newly formed Community Team South. The Community Team South (CTS) covers the South of North Somerset. We support adults with multiple health and social care needs utilising a strength based and person-centred approach. Ensuring the person, their networks and partner agencies are involved to create person centred support planning meeting eligible needs and outcomes. CTS consists of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Adults Social Care Workers (ASCW). Key Responsibilities: Completing needs assessments under the Care Act 2014, support planning to meet outcomes, mental capacity assessments and best Interest processes, risk assessments, reviews. Completing carers assessments. Prepare clear, evidenced-based reports to inform professional decision making. Care coordination - engaging a multi-agency team to aid all aspects of support planning, risk management and improve access to services. Supporting individuals to navigate challenging situations and drawing in targeted support from other agencies. Work with Brokerage and providers to source appropriate care and support with consideration of financial parameters. Complete Community DoLs applications (in line with recent case law) Identify the need for Multi Agency Risk Management (MARM) referrals and supporting MARM reviews. Complete Court of Protection welfare applications where appropriate Transitions for young people who do not meet criteria for the Adult Transitions Team. Where appropriate - Working alongside Occupational Therapist/ASCW colleagues to ensure a person receives a streamlined approach to their intervention. Review and monitor support arrangements feedback any concerns regarding quality of care. Ensure compliance with all relevant policies procedures and statutory frameworks. Manage a defined caseload, prioritising work effectively and working with autonomy. We offer: Access to regular reflective supervision which empowers you to make evidence informed professional judgements drawing on the latest research, theories, legislation, and policy frameworks. Learning and Development programme, Quality Assurance Framework and membership to Research in Practice (RIP): providing every member of staff access to their resources. Opportunities to access various training to enhance your skills, knowledge and performance as well as providing the opportunity to train in specific areas and access to regular legal and practice updates. We are passionate about peer learning and offer group supervision and peer support groups where you can share your experience and learn from others. This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role. This position is based at the Town Hall Weston-super-Mare.
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Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Children
Wax Recruitment Ltd - Birkenhead
from £30.38 an hour
On-siteContractFull time
Job title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Children Job Category: Social Care Qualified Location: 2 Alice Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH412YA, Wirral MBC Hours per week 36 Salary: £30.38 per hour We are looking to recruit an additional Advanced Practitioner for our Children with Disabilities Service, which is based within the All Age Disabilities Service, CWP. The service provides a specialist social work service for children age 0-18 with complex medication conditions, learning disability and autism. Responsibilities include: Alongside your colleague Advanced Practitioners and the service’s two Team Managers, providing support, and reflective supervision to staff, particularly student JOB ROLE PURPOSE Working within the standards of conduct, performance and ethics as described by the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC), ensuring compliance with legal, organisational and multi-agency requirements, take a lead role in ensuring that all operational social work practice involving safeguarding, child protection and high level risk is of the highest possible standard and in accordance with relevant legislation and agreed policy, procedures and guidance. KEY TASKS 1. Ensure through the provision of services that children are safe and achieving good outcomes. 2. Provide practice or professional leadership, through the development of researchinformed practice, quality assurance, staff development, knowledge development or management. 3. Influence and contribute to strategic development in the organisation. 4. Guide and support a range of internal and external professionals on cases where there are particularly high levels of complexity or risk. 5. Ensure that effective risk management, decision making and preventative work is undertaken to ensure that children are safeguarded effectively. 6. Chair meetings that carry high levels of complexity or risk. 7. Ensure complex cases that involve external partners and their respective legal, statutory and regulatory functions are referred to the Safeguarding Unit for wider consideration. 8. Support interventions that may require complex court work (court of protection). 9. Authorise and quality assure reports, assessments and court documentation to ensure appropriate evaluation of risk and present evidence based statements to Court. 10.Take a constructive approach towards innovation and changes in methods of working to provide the best outcomes for children and families. 11.Lead on specific projects including service developments and manage a caseload as and when required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES People Ensure that staff and key stakeholders are briefed appropriately in relation to council wide communications and matters relevant to the Service area. Line manage a range of Children�s Social Care support staff including attendance management, performance appraisal, supervision and recruitment. Contribute to the identification, planning and meeting of staff development needs within the workplace to promote a learning culture. Allocate and manage workloads to take into account experience, capacity, complexity and skills of team/individuals. Support and mentor a range of professionals in developing skills and expertise in safeguarding and the management of risk which will lead to improved outcomes for children and families. Ensure that children, young people and their families are actively involved in timely assessments and plans that are person centred and focussed on individual outcomes. Work collaboratively with other professionals and partners to achieve positive, integrated and joint working through initiatives that require a multi-agency approach. Identify and develop potential in other staff. Where required act as a Practice Educator for social work students on placement and a practice development educator for newly qualified social workers completing their Assessed & Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Essential Criteria Qualifications: � Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent � Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and able to evidence this. � Evidence of continuing professional development in line with PCF. Knowledge & Skills: � Knowledge of UK legislation relevant to Children and Families. � Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements. � Model and demonstrate excellent communication skills. � Demonstrate appropriate IT skills e.g. use of Microsoft Office etc. � Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Children�s Social Care. � Commitment to Equality and Diversity. � An understanding of and an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work in partnership with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, colleagues in the council and partner agencies irrespective of their circumstances or background. � Sound assessment and interviewing skills. � Ability to work effectively in partnership across partner agencies. � Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload and time. � Ability to converse with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English. Experience: � Experience of working with children, young people and families. � Supporting and mentoring staff. � Experience of assessment and care planning. � Post-qualification experience of working with children in a statutory setting. � Experience of undertaking safeguarding investigations, assessing and managing risk and planning appropriate interventions. � Experience of working in a Local Authority setting. Desirable Criteria Qualifications: � Recognised management qualification. Experience: � Experience of chairing meetings.
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Social Media & Marketing Administrator (Apprentice)
eTeach UK Limited - Slough, Berkshire
24521.3 - 24521.3 UKP per year
On-siteContractFull time
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for an Apprentice Social Media & Marketing Administrator to join our Marketing team on an 18 month fixed term contract. Offering a competitive salary of £24,521.29 per annum, this role gives you the chance to kickstart your creative career while earning a fully funded Level 3 Business Administrator qualification.Social Media & Marketing Administrator (Apprentice)If you love creating content and want hands on marketing experience, this role puts you at the heart of our campus storytelling. You will capture real moments on ground, produce photo and video content, run content calendars and track channel engagement across our social platforms. Alongside the creative buzz, you will build essential industry skills by coordinating event logistics for Open Days, managing digital assets and supporting core team operations and campaign data.We want someone who is full of creative initiative, visual storytelling ideas and tech savvy confidence, backed up by strong organisational skills and sharp attention to detail. You will need GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent), a proactive attitude and a genuine passion for representing the College, learning new tools and collaborating with staff and students alike.About UsThe Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough & Langley College, Windsor College, Strode's College (Egham) and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each yearFor further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification. Our staff benefit from:30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure daysLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contributionFree on site parking at all sitesCareer progression opportunities for ambitious staffAccess to a wide range of subsidised leisure coursesCycle to Work SchemeFamily friendly policies supporting Work Life BalanceOnsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College Please be advised that the vacancy will close on the 24th of October 2026. However, applications are reviewed as they come in, and we may interview and appoint early, so please apply as soon as possible. Ready to apply? Head over to our careers page and complete the online application form. When writing your personal statement, make sure to detail exactly how you meet each essential criterion listed in the person specification. Clear, detailed applications that explicitly demonstrate these key requirements are essential for securing an interview, so be sure to give us a full picture of your skills and experience! The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process. Recruitment Agencies we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
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Female Social Personal Assistant - ARWNCL
Disability North - Newcastle upon Tyne
from £13.70 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Hours: 5 hours per week – school holidays times only including weekends. Area: Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne Rate: £13.70 per hour We are currently recruiting for an experienced personal assistant for a loving young girl with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and PICA, due to this Ava always requires full supervision as she will eat non-food items. She resides with her mum and dad and attends specialist educational provisions. Ava also has no awareness of danger and will run at every opportunity, she uses a specialist buggy for outings. This role would suit someone that has full experience working with children with autism and experience is a necessary requirement. Ava enjoys a variety of sensory stimulating activities including trampolining, swimming and trips to the local parks, she would like to visit and explore new venues with enclosed spaces to widen her experiences within the community. Routine is very important to Ava as she can dysregulate if sudden changes occur and due to her non-verbal autism, she cannot tell you directly what is wrong. Ava uses hand gestures and leading to show and tell you her needs. Ava does have meltdowns so coping strategies to manage these must be demonstrated and implemented to ensure her safety. Ava enjoys dance & music at home and playing with her animal figures, she loves Moana and YouTube clips. She has a dry food diet, and her favourite snacks are cheese & onion crisps but only the green Golden Wonder ones 😊and she only drinks milk. The main tasks within this role will include supporting Ava in accessing the local community, accompanying and supporting her to engage in her chosen activities. Personal care is required in this role and assistance with dressing will be required where necessary. Ava may use public transport with the goal of introducing new experiences around travel. For more information, please see the Job description There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4. This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed. At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
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Male Social Personal Assistant - TWNCL
Disability North - Newcastle upon Tyne
from £14.80 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Hours: 5 hours per week term time, 10.5 hours per week in the holidays Area: West Thorp, Newcastle Upon Tyne Rate: £14.80 per hour We are currently recruiting for a kind, patient and experienced Personal Assistant to support Thomas, a lovely 7-year-old boy with autism, global developmental delay and learning difficulties. Thomas is non-verbal and communicates in his own unique way, so we are looking for someone who is observant, understanding and willing to take the time to learn how he communicates and recognise his individual cues. Thomas requires close supervision and support to keep him safe, as he has limited awareness of danger and can become frustrated when he is unable to communicate his needs. Thomas is PEG-fed and will require support with his feeding and personal care. Appropriate PEG feeding training will be provided, so you do not need to already hold this training, but you must be willing and able to complete it. Thomas loves being outdoors and exploring nature, particularly woodlands, trees, birds and water. He also enjoys swimming, listening to music, and has a particular love of shoes and wellies! He enjoys quieter environments and benefits from a calm, consistent approach and a predictable routine. Experience working with children with autism and complex additional needs would be highly beneficial and is preferred for this role. We are looking for someone who is confident, reliable and patient, with the ability to remain calm and supportive when Thomas becomes overwhelmed. Due to Thomas's physical strength and the level of support he requires, we would ideally be looking for someone who is physically confident and able to support him safely. A male PA may be particularly beneficial, although this is not essential and all suitable applicants will be considered. If you are someone who enjoys outdoor activities, nature, swimming and music, and would love the opportunity to build a trusting relationship with Thomas while supporting him to enjoy the things he loves, this could be a very rewarding role for you. For more information, please see the Job Description This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4. This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed. At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
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