Private individual seeking carer for family member
Personal assistant required for an autistic, non-speaking 10 year old, in her own home initially, building to taking her out on visits locally at weekends. This will involve companionship, supervision and personal care
This young girl is energetic and sociable and enjoys music, bouncing and water. She communicates by physical gesture and indication mainly, so the carer will need to be able to notice, respond, respect and learn her methods of communication.
She has no danger awareness and regulates using sensory experience, so needs constant supervision and sensitivity to those needs
The family are all proudly autistic/ADHD, so are looking for someone who is neurodivergent affirming (or open to learning what that means)
The ideal applicant will need to:
* have an enhanced DBS check
* have experience of working respectfully with children with complex needs/non-speaking and embrace the fact that non-speaking does not mean non-thinking
* be willing and able to use their own car for outings
Hours negotiable. Times Needed:
* weekday evenings/weekends: primarily Tue/Wed eve and 1 x 4 hr weekend session
* school holidays as required/available
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 – 10 per week
Application question(s):
* Are you able to use your own car for outings?
* Do you have any experience working with non-speaking autists?
* Please tell me about your experience of working with children with special needs?
Experience:
* special needs caring: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person