About the Employer

We are the parent of a 9 year old boy with autism he is non verbal and needs to be looked after and kept safe. Support is needed to encourage him to get back out of the house and in to the local community and trips out at weekends. Intially dad will acompany on trips out . This will be work for either saturday or sunday we have 2 hours weekly for term time weekly and 5 hours per week on school holidays. These hours will be flexible and we can dicuss at interview. More detail : To support my son to become more independent and just generally develop skills to do more for himself Prompting with his personal hygiene if needed To ensure safety at all times as our son is vulnerable and to be mindful of road safety etc To support me on a one-to-one basis. To support me to maintain and develop daily living skills, including the use of public transport. To assist me with recreational activities. To organise and participate in events, activities and experiences which involve me in the local community in a positive manner. To encourage and enable me to make and maintain relationships with friends and family. To transport me to and from my home and various locations as necessary. Mileage will be paid if using your own car. Although dad usually drives To undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties as specified by myself, or my representatives.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

as above

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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 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.• 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.
• Have a lively personality.