A very happy 8 year old boy who has autism and ADHD (although not formally diagnosed yet), sensory processing disorder and global developmental delay.
Has a love for nature, water, cartoons and large lorries.
He enjoys running around and having space to be able to do so and loves it when people repeat back to him what he says.
He stims alot and can be quite noisy with it when very excited.
Looking for a person who can support him to get outside and do they things he enjoys whilst keeping him safe and able to build up a good trusting one to one realtionship and who can understand non-verbal autism.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Cognitive / Learning
Non-verbal Autistic
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Water play but does not like his clothes being• Outdoors• Cartoons
Other relevant information
• The individual keeps pets in the home.Cats, Dogs and Reptiles including snakes, lizards and spiders.
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.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
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.
• To work as part of a team.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
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