About the Employer

Our son lives at home and requires an adult to support him to access activities in the community. He has autism and a rare brain condition that results in complex medical needs. You will report to us - his parents. He is friendly, very chatty, outgoing, energetic & well mannered. He does not display any challenging behaviour but can be highly anxious with new or unfamiliar places, people or routines. His interests / hobbies are Rollercoasters, football, cricket, swimming, 'clip n climb', bike rides, trampoline parks, eating out & going to the cinema.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Acquired Brain Injury

Autism

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Other relevant information

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 follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.