A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am 10 years old and I live in the Fairwater area of Cardiff. I have Global Developmental Delay. That means some things take me a bit longer to learn than other children my age, but I get there and I love trying new things.
My favourite things to do are arts and crafts. I love painting, making things and being creative. I also really enjoy going out to activities and I like being in the community when it is the right sort of thing for me.
I am looking for someone who is kind and patient and who will have fun with me. Someone who gets what I enjoy and will join in with me, not just watch from the side.
PURPOSE OF JOB
To spend time with me doing the things I enjoy, including arts and crafts and going out to suitable activities. To support me in a way that suits my needs and helps me feel confident and happy.
HOURS OF WORK
4 hours per week
Hours and days to be agreed with the family and will fit around suitable activities and the child’s routine.
RATES OF PAY
£15.55 per hour
TASKS INVOLVED
1. Join in with arts and crafts activities such as painting, making and other creative things I enjoy
2. Take me out to suitable activities in the community that are right for me
3. Support me in a way that matches how I communicate and what I need on the day
4. Help me feel confident and comfortable in the things we do together
5. Keep my family updated on how things are going and let them know if anything needs to be shared
6. Keep me safe at all times
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
7. Has experience of working with children, especially children with additional needs or developmental delay
8. Has a good understanding of Global Developmental Delay and what that can mean day to day for a child
9. Is patient, kind and genuinely enjoys spending time with children
10. Loves being creative and is happy to get stuck into arts and crafts
11. Takes a child centred approach and follows the child’s lead
12. Has a good understanding of safeguarding and takes the safety and welfare of children seriously
13. Is reliable and someone the family can trust
14. A car driver would be an advantage