About the Employer

I am a young male with Down Syndrome and Autism, very happy and fun loving. I am non-verbal and use Makaton to Communicate, experience in this is preferred. I require someone to take me out and interact socially, and enjoy things I like, this can also be at home. I am spoon fed by an adult with really mashed up food which will provided. I do not like really loud environments which is managed with headphones that an adult will need to put on for me when If I indicate I need them. I can run away and as I have no danger awareness including road safety, you will need to be someone that can run after me and have lots of energy to play with me. I respond to very happy smiley people that will be silly with me and have lots of patience. I am not fully toilet trained yet so will need to be changed and taken to the toilet by an adult. I do not have any aggressive traits and I am generally friendly and loving. A fully enhanced DBS is required and business class insurance. Mileage will be paid at 45p a mile

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Singing, dancing, throwing balls

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Other relevant information

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.• 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.