About the Employer

Young Male, with ASC, learning difficulties and separation anxiety requires someone to hang out with, to complete activities, independent of family members, to support him in establishing his own social life. He enjoys go-karting, horse riding, swimming, cycling, music and loves dogs, walking mostly for the purpose of meeting dogs. Expand conversation skills to promote socialisation and enable friendship. Have fun. Promote independence in road safety. To expand interests and experiences. Support to use a mobile phone, for the purpose of calling someone. Teach him to dance. Promote independence with transactions, ordering /requesting objects and payment with card and cash. Fun loving, energetic person. Full driving license. Some experience with ASC.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Go Karting Swimming Horse riding

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.• 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.
• 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.
• Have a lively personality.