About the Employer

The aim of this role is to provide a high level of assistance to develop independent life skills.
Support with educational play activities and practical independent life skills
To provide some support with toileting and personal care.
Supervision at all times, to ensure safety.
To interact and participate with our son’s development of self help 
To develop skills through play and communication.
To use picture symbols to communicate schedule of activities
To provide stimulating play opportunities/activities
To go for nature walks, visit cafes and garden centres  
To go to the supermarket and support with money to pay for shopping
To develop and support in basic cooking and baking skills  
To participate in playing tennis, swimming, crazy golf and exercise
To maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries 
Ability to work on own initiative
To prepare/give snacks and drinks throughout the day as required
To record any medication given and accidents as and when required 

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

Autism learning difficulties

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• nature walks• getting out and about• Sport

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

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The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.