About the Employer

I am looking for someone to support my teenage son to access the community, and to develop his own social life, he needs onto one support at all times. He has Down's Syndrome and is lively and active. He is fantastic at lane swimming. He has a limited concept of dangers or risks, so needs supervision to maintain his personal safety. He has sensory issues, doesn't like loud noises and needs someone who can provide him with firm, clear direction. *The working hours are Casual, as and when required and will be discussed at interview.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Down's Syndrome

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Swimming• Being active • Going out and about

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.Reptiles in tanks.

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 the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.

Maintain personal safety >

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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.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.


Must have experience of supporting young people with disabilities. Must be able to give firm, clear direction.