About the Employer

I am a parent of four children. Three of my children are now adults, and my youngest child. My youngest child is autistic and pre-verbal. We are a small, close-knit family. We are supportive, loving, and work together to provide a stable and nurturing home. Our youngest child is at the heart of our family, and we are committed to helping them feel safe, understood, and able to access the opportunities and support they need to thrive. As a family, we advocate strongly for our child because we know them best. Our goal is to provide a safe and secure home environment, ensure they receive the right support, and promote their inclusion in family and community life. We work collaboratively as a family and value working in partnership with professionals to meet our child's long-term needs. We are currently looking for a buddy to provide additional support for our youngest child. We hope this will give them opportunities to build confidence, develop social and communication skills, enjoy meaningful activities in the community, and form a positive, trusting relationship. This support would also help our family by providing additional assistance to meet our child's individual needs.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Invisible

Autism

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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 the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.

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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).

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.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.


Supporting play and sensory activities at home / in the community.Supporting with personal care if needed .Using visuals and following his sensory regulation plan. Keeping him safe during meltdowns and supporting positive behaviour strategies.Taking

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.