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About the Employer

23year old gentleman living at home with parents, looking for support for social activities and going out into the community, has Autism which causes extreme anxiety and affects his cognitive ability and learning disabilities. Enjoys going to the cinema and going to a gym etc. This role will be for 1 day at the weekend and evenings during term time, will be more flexible with more hours available during holidays.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions • Cognitive / Learning

Autism

The employer's hobbies and interests: • Cinema • Gym

Other relevant information • The individual keeps pets in the cats. 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.
• Support with gardening.

Assist with taking him to an Adult Disco for people with disabilities>

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.

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 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 caring experience 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.
• Have a lively personality.

Autism Awareness

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