Part-Time Young Persons Support Worker Opportunity Weston-Super-Mare Location: Client s home and local community Position Type: Part-timePay rate: £16.00ph weekdays - £17.50ph weekends Working hours:Week 1:Monday from 5 PM to 8 PM, and Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM.Week 2:Monday and Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM.During half-term, approximately 18 hours spread over three days.About the Role: We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to provide buddy support for a bright and spirited 12-year-old boy with a hypoxic brain injury living in Weston-Super-Mare. He is non-verbal but communicates confidently using Makaton and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). He loves engaging in a variety of fun activities such as: Arcades and soft play Bowling and cinema trips (he loves dancing in the aisles!) Horse riding Banger racing with his dad Outdoor adventures in local parks You ll be working closely with a warm, loving family who are passionate about providing the best opportunities for their son. What We re Looking For: An NVQ in Care Experience working with children who have a brain injury and Special Educational Needs (SEN) A personality that is energetic, outgoing, confident, and playful. Knowledge of Makaton would be useful but training can be provided Experience with Epilepsy is strongly recommended Flexibility in working hours, particularly during half-term periods. Confident around animals (the family has dogs, horses, and rabbits) A nurturing and