Overview
Hours: 3 hours per week term time including weekends; 7 hours per week school holidays including weekends. Area: Fenham, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Rate: £13.00 per hour. Car driver essential. A non-smoker is required for this position due to allergens.
Sukhmani is a lovely 11-year-old girl who lives with her mum, dad and brother in Fenham Newcastle. Sukhmani has a diagnosis of Autism and is non-verbal; she communicates using picture cards and gestures and will lead to indicate her needs and show you what she requires. The family regularly attend their local Temple where they enjoy activities that the Sikh Temple provides.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4. This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed. At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
Responsibilities
* Assist Sukhmani to access the community and motivate her to enhance her independence.
* Provide patient and enthusiastic support; manage dysregulation with autism awareness and management strategies.
* Supervise mealtimes and personal care as needed; monitor for safety due to sensory impulses to eat or drink items in sight.
* Remain vigilant at all times as Sukhmani has no awareness of danger and cannot be left unsupervised.
* Support Sukhmani in activities such as Punjabi dancing, music, swimming, skating, and visits to trampoline centres, wall climbing centres and outdoor venues in nature or parks; assist with scooter use.
* Monitor and support use of technology devices as appropriate.
* Maintain a good level of fitness to support participation in physical activities.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Experience with autism awareness and management; ability to manage dysregulation.
* Strong safety awareness and ability to provide vigilant supervision.
* Valid driving license and ability to drive; car driver essential.
* Non-smoker; consideration given to allergens.
* Permission to work in the U.K. at start of employment.
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