Children Support Worker

Children’s Support Worker / Carer – Hayes, UB4 £20 – £25 per hour | 12 hours per week | Weekdays after school and weekends | Driver preferred Are you an active, patient and caring person who enjoys being outdoors and wants to make a genuine difference to a young person and his family? Machu Specialist Education is recruiting a Support Worker to work with an 11-year-old boy and his family in Hayes, UB4. This is a rewarding part-time role, ideal for someone with experience supporting children with autism who would love a role that’s active, varied and centred on fun, independence and wellbeing. About the Young Person The young person you’ll be supporting is a lively 11-year-old boy who has autism and ADHD and is non-verbal. He also has a physical condition affecting his left shoulder and arm, which means reduced strength, movement and muscle tone, as well as some pain and stiffness. He has special educational needs and developmental and learning delays. The aim of this role is to help him become more active, enjoy outdoor exercise, get out into his local community more, and give his parents some valuable respite. The Role You’ll work 12 hours per week, after school on weekdays and at weekends. Your duties will include: * Supporting with school runs and after-school care * Taking him out into the community, including trips to parks, bike rides and swimming lessons * Encouraging active, outdoor exercise in a way that is fun and motivating for him * Following and carrying out his physiotherapy programme, with guidance and training from his therapy team * Supporting his communication using non-verbal approaches, such as visual supports, symbols, Makaton or PECS * Helping him manage transitions, routines and sensory needs, and supporting him to stay calm and regulated * Keeping him safe at all times, both at home and out in the community * Building a positive, trusting relationship with him and his family * Recording activities and progress and feeding back to the family and case management team About You We’d love to hear from you if you: * Have experience supporting children or young people with autism, ideally including non-verbal children * Have experience supporting children with ADHD or behaviour that challenges * Are active, energetic and confident supporting outdoor activities, cycling and swimming * Are patient, calm, consistent and creative * Are reliable and committed, as consistency is really important for this young person * Are happy to follow a physiotherapy programme once trained * Communicate well with families and professionals Desirable: * A full UK driving licence and access to your own car with business insurance (strongly preferred) * Experience supporting children with physical disabilities or following therapy programmes * Training in Makaton, PECS, positive behaviour support or similar * A First Aid certificate (Paediatric First Aid is ideal) * A qualification in health and social care, childcare, education or a related field This role would also suit graduates or students in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, sports science, psychology, education or childhood studies who want hands-on experience. What You’ll Receive * A competitive hourly rate of £20 to £25 * Weekly pay * Regular, consistent hours with one young person and his family * Training and guidance on his physiotherapy programme and individual needs * Support from a dedicated consultant at Machu throughout your placement * A truly rewarding role where you’ll see the difference you make every week About Machu Specialist Education Machu Specialist Education, part of Machu Group, supplies teachers, support workers and specialist staff to schools, families and case managers across London. Working alongside our healthcare partner, we understand complex needs and take the time to match the right person with the right young person