SEA Support Services is looking for a caring, patient and reliable Male Support Worker to support a 5-year-old Deaf boy living in the Preston area.
He is inquisitive, friendly and enjoys exploring and learning. He enjoys activities such as nature, books and spending time out and about.
He communicates using BSL, home signs and gestures, so a Support Worker who can communicate clearly and confidently with him is essential.
Job Details
Company: Sea support services ltd
Salary: £13.45 to £15.65 an hour
Hours: Full-time
Location: Preston
Working pattern: Field-based
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 7 Sept 2026
Closing date: 7 Oct 2026
What you will be supporting with
- Supporting communication using BSL, signs and gestures
- Community access and activities
- Social activities and play
- Supporting his daily routines
- Household tasks
- Sensory activities
- Travel and getting out into the community
- Encouraging learning and independence
- Supporting him to take part in activities he enjoys
About the person
He has autism and mental health needs and benefits from a calm, structured and positive approach.
When he is happy, he may show this through smiling and thumbs up. When he is unhappy or overwhelmed, he may become more unsettled.
Support should focus on de-escalation and distraction, following the strategies outlined in his PBS plan.
Safety awareness is particularly important, including self-safety and awareness around colleagues and the surrounding environment.
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