Ref: BRR8462
Location: Haywards Heath
This role is to support a Child
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employed
Hours per week: 3 hours per week during school terms, after 4.00pm on Monday-Thursday or after 2.30pm on Fridays An extra 3 hours per week during school holidays - days/times to be discussed
Hourly pay rate: £11.44
I am a 13 year old boy with Autism living with my family in Haywards Heath.
I like going swimming, playing on my iPad and watching YouTube videos and
playing with sensory toys. I like to be busy and active and enjoy trampolining,
going to the park, car rides, using public transport, play dates and parties.
I don't like drastic changes to my routines and can sometimes become anxious
and frustrated but am generally a happy child.
You would be required to take me out for social activities and support me with
developing independence, confidence, communication skills and decision
making.
You must be friendly, patient, reliable and have some experience of Autism.
Driver with own car preferred or willing to use public transport.
This would be a lovely opportunity to make a real difference to mine and my
family's life.
Duties include:
Transportation
Companionship
Able to support with developing independence, decision making and
communication skills.
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake
an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will
be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by
Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed
basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role
is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment
contract.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule
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