About the Employer

I am an intelligant, autistic lady with strong sensory differences. I have lots of passionate special interests. My passion is writing books and love animals.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Vision• Hearing • Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health

My mobility issues are linked to my sensory needs. I suffer with pain / movement on my left side. I also have pain in my left leg. I wear glasses and sometimes I walk with my eyes shut and sometimes the environment can trigger.

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Writing• Ice Water Swimming• Animals

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.1 Cat.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.

Supporting with joyful activities such as jigsaws etc.>

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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.


A person who is straightforward and honest with the client.