About the Employer

The support is required for a 41 year old male with pervasive development disorders which have similarities to high functioning autism who requires help with his day to day living activities. He has difficulties in organising himself and needs companionship, friendship and help with the organisation of his home, garden and life in general. He is generally of a friendly disposition, can be talkative but can also be prone to mood swings and obsessive behaviour.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

Other than his autistic spectrum disorders, he is a type 1, insulin dependent diabetic

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Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies. He suffers from mild asthma and occasionally uses an inhaler.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• 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.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
• Support with gardening.

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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.

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.
• 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.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Have a lively personality.