Description
The job itself
Applicants required to work with a 15-year-old boy with a diagnosis of autism, ADHD and a severe learning disability. They also suffer with severe migraines. The role requires flexible availability due to the needs of the young person.
The young person is non-verbal. They are affectionate and animated enjoying active activities such as trampolining and enjoys nature and being outside on walks or long drives which help settle and soothe them during a migraine episode.
This young person can display challenging behaviour such as biting themselves and becoming unsettled especially when they are during a migraine. Due to this, applicants would need to strong willed and comfortable with managing such behaviours, these are very rare in the car.
The applicant will need to have experience of SEN and will have to be 25 years of age with a clean license to use the provided vehicle for this young person. The applicant will also have to be comfortable with a more flexible approach to shifts. The individual will also have to be comfortable with personal care needs.
About the role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
1. Encouraging the recipient to engage in activities.
2. Helping to improve their social skills.
3. Settling and supporting the individual.
4. Keeping them safe in the community.
5. Helping to fulfil their potential and aspirations.
6. Attending/transporting the individual to social activities and appointments.
7. Encouraging social interaction and inclusion and providing emotional support.
About the candidate
The suitable candidate must:
Be conscientious and committed to providing support as necessary for the child.
8. Be patient, caring and understanding.
9. Be able to build a positive relationship with the child to both encourage and support them.
10. Be flexible to meet the needs of the family.
11. Have knowledge of working with or supporting a child with special needs.