Favrskov Municipality seeks one support worker for a 10-year-old boy – Søften

We are seeking one dedicated and warm-hearted person who wishes to make a difference in everyday life and on weekends for a boy with ADHD and autism. About the child

The boy lives in Søften with his mother, father and younger sister and attends a special class at Præstemarkskolen. He has been evaluated for ADHD and autism and needs to be shielded from noise and many people. The boy has difficulty participating in social events, for example family birthdays on weekends. The boy is very mild and usually in good spirits. He is not outwardly aggressive, but withdraws if his cup is full.

His interests are cars, electronics, LEGO, gaming (Minecraft/Farming Simulator), domestic chores (cleaning, cooking) - and he also loves working in the garden, e.g. digging in the soil or building small wood projects. Your role

As a relief carer you will be an important and safe adult in the boy's life. You should

• Create a recognizable and predictable framework around the activities.
• Be present and clear in your approach.
• Adapt activities and companionship to the boy's needs and daily form.
• Have patience and understanding that development happens in small steps. We are looking for a person who
• Is stable and mature.
• Is good with children and preferably over 21 years old.
• Can follow the child’s initiative and at the same time create calm and overview.
• Trives with working closely with the family and in domestic settings.
• Willingly shares the boy's interests. Working hours and employment terms

The relief care is on weekdays and weekends.

The hours will be shared with two current relief carers.

• Collected at Præstemarkskolen in Søften one day a week at 12:45 and cared for at home until 16:00.
• Care on weekends as needed, but a maximum of 12 hours per month.

In connection with the employment, a child and criminal record check will be obtained. Employment is sought as soon as possible. Your application for the job as relief carer should be sent directly to the family. If your qualifications are relevant, the family will invite you to an interview. The job advertisement will be removed when the family has found the right relief carer.

Favrskov Municipality can only accept applications sent electronically. It is a prerequisite for employment that the person we wish to hire has not been convicted of offenses that would make them unsuitable to hold the position. Therefore, a criminal record check will be obtained for the candidate offered employment.