About the Employer

The parents of an endearing ten year old girl are looking for someone enthusiastic and nurturing to assist her in accessing after-school clubs. Rebecca requires 1:1 support due to being blind and deaf. She also has anxiety, autism and ADHD. She has no behavioural issues and can communicate normally. She wears a hearing aid and uses a long white cane. Sighted guide training can be delivered by Rebecca’s specialist mobility teacher, if required. Rebecca attends a special school, and we would like someone to take her to after-school/weekend clubs such as dancing, drama or horse riding. She loves stories, chatting, comedy, music, performing, Minecraft, Harry Potter and animals.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Vision• Hearing

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• 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.

• Some personal care will be involved such as toileting and dressing however Rebecca is quite independent and can manage most things independently. • Depending on how long you are with Rebecca she may need eyedrops to be administered. >

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


• The ability to cope under pressure and in stressful situations whilst maintaining security and stability for Rebecca. • The ability to communicate effectively with Rebecca and to put her welfare at the heart of what you do with her.