About the Employer

A fun loving and enthusiastic female with complex needs. She is looking for someone to support her with activities in the home initially but would also love someone who could take her out to activities in the community once she is comfortable with them.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health • Invisible

Service user has Autism with Pathological Demand Avoidance. She also has epilepsy, hypermobility, Avoidant Restricted Food Intake Disorder, Anxiety and Sensory Processing Disorder.

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Animals• Playing board games• Disney Princesses

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Other relevant information

We have a little dog and two cats living in the house. Service user is also very keen on animals so the ideal candidate would also be happy spending time with animals. .

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• 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.

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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.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.
Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.Training in supporting children with Pathological Demand Avoidance – training will be provided by the employer