About the Employer

I am the mother of a 13 year old son needing respite care on weekends. 2 people to take him out for a few hours to activity. I live with and my other son aged 17. I am open to employing anyone who demonstrates the required competency to support my son and willingness to learn. Taking My son out in the community for activities that could be picked by myself, but l am open to suggestions of suitable activities in the community.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Getting out and about• Any activity

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• 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 preferred but not essential.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• 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.