About the Employer

Young Person on the Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am tall and energetic and enjoy exploring my surroundings, I am verbal but struggle to express myself and I struggle to be able to keep myself safe. I enjoy music, swimming and cycling and most things my peers enjoy. I require support with developing my independence and self-awareness and safety in the community I this role you can expect to support with: Social outings making sure supported person is safe and aware of potential dangers around such has traffic. Prompts with self-care such has washing hands, taking drinks, eating. Accompany to activities, gym, park, shopping Support with developing independence

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Music• going to the gym• reading

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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 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.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• To be able to work on own initiative.
• 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.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.