Location
Essex | United Kingdom
Job description
About the Employer
My teenage son has Autism, learning disabilities and is non-verbal.
He enjoys going for walks and watching the ducks at the park, being pushed on the swings, swimming, soft play centres, trampolining, watching Peppa pig and going on his I pad. He has sensory needs, certain noises he doesn’t like and textures of some clothing he dislikes. He is friendly and enjoys cuddles with immediate family, he will give you a high five to say hello and goodbye.
He can get cross at times when he doesn’t get what he wants or if plans change suddenly but with good positive actions put in place, this is quickly resolved, it may result in him screaming or hitting himself and on occasions he will hit out but not often.
He enjoys going out on car journeys, looking out the window and listening to music, he sometimes gets a little cross when stuck in traffic and needs reassuring of where he is going, we find pictures work well with our son. My son has some hygiene needs when using the toilet. He has a limited diet but enjoys snacking on his favourite foods.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Cognitive / Learning
• Invisible
• Non-Verbal
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Going for Walks and the Park
• Swimming/Soft Pay Centres/Trampoline Parks
• I Pad/Listening to nursery rhymes/Peppa pig
Other relevant information
• The individual has allergies. My son is gluten intolerant.
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 with food shopping.
• 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.
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 work as part of a team.
• 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 experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• 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.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
• Saturday, 4 hours Saturday or Sunday
• Sunday, 4 hours Saturday or Sunday
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
Job tags
Salary
£11.44 per hour
