About the Employer

Our son is a non-verbal teenage boy who loves his IPAD and gong out for walks with his ball. As a family we like to involve our son in all activities and try to give our son exposure in the local community, he loves Coombe Abbey and Brandon Marsh which are local to where we live. Our son is our world, and life revolves about ensuring he is very happy and also given opportunities that every teenager should have.

In our sons world its his mum and dad who are the key carers, his Grandma was also a carer but she passed away suddenly at the end of August.

We have a happy family home with a lovely garden suitable for him riding his scooter, we would love to get a herb garden that Archie could maintain as he has PICA so we have removed all plants from the garden. A planter would be a nice project for him to do.

 

 

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Invisible

Non Verbal Autistic with sensory processing disorder and severe learning disabilities.

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• IPAD• Music • Bouncing a ball

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

Going for walks, money management at the local One Stop, bus journey's into town or to Meriden, ordering and eating in a cafe. >

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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).

Lateral Flow Test Requirement

Due to the nature of the work you’re applying for, you may be required to take a Lateral Flow Test (LFT) and upload the results online every day before you start work.

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.
• 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.


Understand a non-verbal child and use of the communication book.