About the Employer

Would you describe yourself as hard-working and enthusiastic? If you’re positive and passionate about empowering children with disabilities, then you’re exactly who my family are looking for. The role entails providing one to one support for a 8 year old boy with a diagnosis of Autism. The child is nonverbal and attends full time education. In his spare time, the child enjoys cooking, listening to Queen, watching planes, swimming and being outdoors. Other responsibilities include: Plan, organise and accompany the child in the community Record and share with families the progress made towards personal goals and aspirations

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Cooking• Swimming• Being outdoors

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 preferred but not essential.

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.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.