About the Employer

I am an active young person who loves animals and being outdoors.. I also love singing nursery rhymes and sometimes use these to communicate my needs. I have an amazing sense of humour. I find communication difficult and have limited understanding of verbal cues. I can be nervous in new situations. I do not like crowds but can cope with the right support. I find it extremely difficult to wait in a queue, to speak, when I’m thirsty. My diet is quite limited. I tend not to feel the cold or when I hurt myself. I struggle to find my way around unfamiliar places. I enjoy running so need to be monitored closely when in a new place.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• being outside running around• singing

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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.
• 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.