About the Employer

I am mum to a boy with a diagnosis of ASD, LD & ADHD. He has no safety awareness so he needs to be monitored closely when outdoors. His hand will need to be held when walking along roads, crossings, and near rivers, ponds, or any open water. He is generally a very happy boy, full of giggles and energy, but he likes routine and he can be become quite upset if you take a route that he is unfamiliar with. My son is verbal but he needs simple language and short sentences to help him understand what you asking of him. He loves buses, cars and trains and most leisure activities. He enjoys theme parks, rides, long walks, climbing, going to Inflataspace, and going to the Metrocentre. He is registered at the Tim Lamb Centre and the Alan Shearer Centre. He loves swimming and has taken lessons, but he would still require someone to be in the water with him to monitor and support him. Car driver and vehicle owner preferred as my son can become impatient and unpredictable.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Learning Disability and ADHD.

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• The outdoors and walking• Theme parks and rides• Swimming

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.1 cat.

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.
• 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.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Have a lively personality.