About the Employer

A happy, energetic, and sensory-seeking individual who is non-verbal and requires support across all aspects of daily life. Enjoys independent play, running in open spaces, and spending time in parks. Does not easily understand or follow instructions, and needs support to learn how to do so and to stay safe in the community. Travels well in cars and will sit in a pushchair when moving. Thrives on movement and fun, with no significant behavioural issues. At times can become over-excited and a little heavy-handed, but is easily redirected with positive engagement.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

Profoundly Autistic, ADHD, non verbal, PICA, global development delay

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Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies. Peanut . • The individual keeps pets in the home.2 Friendly dogs .

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.
• 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.

Take out into the community, following adult agenda, road safety, eating out, increasing attention >

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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 essential.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.


Experience with profoundly autistic young children