Care Assistant for a lovely 14 year old girl P/T (social support) @ £16p/h in NR3 Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 33806a50 My 14 year old daughter is a sociable, happy and easy going person. She is chatty, friendly and a keen swimmer who loves animals. She has autism, ADHD and epilepsy and is medicated for epilepsy, including emergency medication. Due to ongoing medications, her epilepsy presents as absent / vacant and so it is not always obvious that she is having a seizure - she will just go either very still, freeze in the moment and most commonly become non-responsive. She is currently supported by a carer every other weekend and I am looking for extra support from a part time PA / care assistant. About you: Looking for someone positive and kind who can facilitate some fun activities. Someone who is happy to accompany my 14 year old daughter and / or supervise her in the home. It would be ideal if you are familiar with or have had some exposure to someone who has epilepsy - whether formal or informal experience. Duties will include: Staying with my daughter in the house if I am out with my other children eg when she is colouring Taking her to the cafe or for a walk in the local park Taking her swimming on occasion Maybe taking her to other activities like bowling or the local petting farm / zoo Encouraging her interest in arts and crafts, which she loves to do all the time (There are no personal care requirements with this role) Hours: 2 Saturdays a month and 3 days a week during holidays. Possibly some after school hours also. Flexible and will be arranged with the individual so that both schedules align / are coordinated My daughter's interests: Swimming Crafts Drawing Colouring Bowling Animals Cinema. Other requirements: Own car needed to take my daughter to activities Two references will be requested and a DBS check will need to be completed Training can be provided if needed (epilepsy can be variable, daughter can go a long time without any vacant seizures) Key Responsibilities Services Social Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Understanding challenging behaviour First Aid Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Medical Safe Administration of Medication Epilepsy Awareness Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com