About the Employer

Our 26-year-old son has a diagnosis of Autism and learning disability. He has limited speech but is engaging we need a support worker to take him out in the local area and keep him safe as he has little awareness of the road or other dangers. He does not need any personal care as manages himself you would just need you to show him the toilets when he asks and wait for him. He loves dancing, attending any groups for this and is very interested in visiting old buildings on days out. He loves gardening and Shakespeare plays and any theatre performances.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• dancing• going to the theatre • gardening

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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.

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 caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.