Overview
Job purpose: To liaise with his mum to engage a young boy with an autistic diagnosis and communication difficulties. He is non verbal, inconsistent and can change at any point. He can have meltdowns in crowded areas, may run off and not understand personal space. He stims and can make loud noises when happy or upset; he can become overwhelmed, may be strong and physical. He can touch objects hard, throw objects and has no sense of danger. He is a loving child who needs one to one support who understands his needs. He loves sensory toys, climbing, sand and water. He loves food and can eat a lot; Oliver loves being outside and exploring but has a specialist pram when tired or near roads.
Main duties:
* Social duties: to have independent time away from siblings with one-to-one support with a PA.
* To be supported in an extracurricular activity which he will enjoy and achieve within.
Requirements
Essential:
* Confidentiality
* Good at building relationships
* Reliable
* Able to keep him safe
Preferred:
* Autism understanding
* Previous experience in care
* Previous experience working with children or vulnerable adults
Hours of work: Flexible hours to be mutually agreed between mum and PA.
Key Responsibilities
* Social + Leisure activities
* Autism / Aspergers training
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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