Supportive Caregiver Wanted for Young Child

3 days ago

Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom UKCIL Full time
Job Description

Job Reference: c52cb

Job Description:

Listed below are details of the purpose and general tasks of the job to provide some insight into what is involved.

It is advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post.

Job Purpose:

Supporting a lively, happy, 5-year-old sensory seeker little girl who loves to jump, climb, and has special interests in Frozen and Trolls.

The little girl does have a sensory processing disorder, autism, and is non-verbal, but uses PECs, Makaton, and hand gestures to communicate.

She can also suffer with migraines and cyclic vomiting, but they are well-controlled at the moment.

To begin with, you will be required to work at the family's home, supporting with playtime and bedtime routines.

The role will eventually involve taking her out to places of interest such as parks and soft play.

Due to her lack of danger awareness, she will need constant supervision to ensure she is safe at all times.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support with bedtime routine
  • Initially start interactions at the family's home
  • Days out to places such as parks and soft play
  • Administer inhaler or antihistamines if required
Person Specification:

Listed below are the skills, competencies, and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post.

Assessment of these, both on application and at the interview, will be the main factor in determining your success.

  • Remain calm and not panic if they find themselves in a situation where she could be in danger, or trying to harm herself.
  • A big hug and support to calm her down could be the resolution.
  • Full UK driving license
  • Use of own car for work purposes
  • Experience in PECs or Makaton be desirable
  • Experience working with children with similar needs
  • Reliable
  • Flexible
  • Patient
  • Calm
  • Unflappable
  • Active
Terms and Conditions:
  • The rate of pay for this position is £12 per hour
  • Hours and times of work: 2 hours a week on a Tuesday after school or of an evening. Exact times and days to be discussed at interview.
  • Free Training can be provided to employed staff.
  • The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
  • If this job requires manual handling, handling of hazardous chemicals, or food handling, you will be required to undertake annual training.

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