About the Employer

I am a 21 year old man with Autism, I live in a self-contained 1 bedroom Annexe next door to my parents. I like to do things independently but do need help with cooking my evening meal, bulk cooking meals to portion up and put in my freezer, cleaning my flat and doing my washing. I also need some help with doing my food shopping, doing my shopping list and organising me and someone to come with me to play bowling/crazy golf/cinema/charity shops etc or to supervise me at the gym. I have a good sense of humour too! I don’t need any help with my personal care.

---

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health

and Autism, anxiety, learning disability

---

---

Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support with food shopping.
• 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.

Transport Requirement

Car driver preferred but not essential.

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 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 not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Have a lively personality.