You would be required to prompt/encourage him to become more independent with personal care tasks, cleaning/tidying his room, doing his own laundry and keeping him company when parents are out.
Also to support him with planning journeys, using public transport and building social relationships outside of the home. Will need to be kept safe and supervised at all times.
Experience of working with young people with Autism is essential. You should also be reliable, pro-active and able to encourage and motivate and share his interests.
We live in Hurstpierpoint so you would need to be a car driver or live locally. We also have 2 dogs and a cat and our son has a tortoise.
Duties include:
Companionship
Prompting/encouraging to become independent with personal care tasks, keeping room clean and tidy and doing own laundry.
Supporting with planning journeys and using public transport.
Support with developing friendships outside of the home, accessing community facilities.
Keeping safe at all times.
Candidate qualities
We are looking for an experienced, pro-active Support Worker to work with our 18 year old son who has Autism., Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Experienced in working with young people with Autism
Proactive and able to motivate and encourage
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required., Disability Confident
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