About the Employer

I am a 8- year old girl with DiGeorge syndrome, I have autism, I have epilepsy, thrombocytopenia, I cannot walk, I am registered blind, these are the conditions which affect me on a daily basis. I am a sociable little girl when i get to know you, i love music, animals, going out for coffee and walks. More than anything i love to laugh, I have a good sense of humour. Someone who is honest, reliable, who can build a bond with me, loves to go out on adventures as well as staying in. Someone who is calm and patient as I get stressed in unfamiliar environments and by sudden noises i need lots of reassurance at times. Willing to increase hours in time.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Vision • Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• music• animals • getting out and about

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Other relevant information

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

Required Training

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

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Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.