About the Employer

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and energetic individual to support a young man who enjoys being active and spending time outdoors. Due to limited road awareness, he requires supervision and support when out in the community, and particularly enjoys open spaces where he can walk safely and explore.

His interests include walking, visiting parks, using playground equipment, and attending soft play centres. The successful applicant will help him access and enjoy these activities while promoting his safety, confidence, and overall wellbeing.

This is a casual position, as support is not required every week throughout the year. It would suit someone who enjoys being outdoors, is patient and enthusiastic, and is committed to making a positive difference in a young person's life.

If you enjoy supporting others and feel you could help enhance this young man's opportunities and quality of life, we would love to hear from you.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Water Play• Walking• Attending parks

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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 and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support with food shopping.
• 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.• 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 work as part of a team.
• 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 experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.