About the Employer

Our son is a lively, bright neurodivergent child with multiple diagnosis, (Autistic with PDA profile, ADHD and 2e), sensory processing issues and anxiety. We are looking for someone with a good understanding of neurodiversity to come and support him at home doing the activities he enjoys and, in time, be able to access the community together for short walks. He needs a fun, lively and kind person who is willing to learn about his needs and how to accommodate them. He enjoys coding and computing, reading and nature walks.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mental Health • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Minecraft• Lego• Reading

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Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies. Food allergies: dairy, egg, soy/a, oat, coconut, kiwi, pickles Contact allergy: coconut .

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• 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 preferred but not essential.

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.
• 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.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.