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Looking for a support worker to help an 11-year-old to access groups and activities in the community for 4 hours per week. Who would be able to help him to gain confidence and to enable him to process the environment while keeping me safe.
He is funny, cheeky, and kind. Really enjoys physical activities, such as going to gravity or rock up. Going for walks and has started running which he likes and is improving already!
At home he likes to play on games console or using the VR. He also has reptiles at home which he enjoys looking after and they are especially important to him.
Likes to go swimming and taking part in any sensory activities at groups. Is a film fan so a trip to the cinema would be a real treat and something he enjoys doing. He likes to eat out.
He does not like to be around too many people or busy places and loud noises can make him angry and upset. Would need support in this environment and with processing my emotions. He can find processing and keeping regulated more difficult when his tired.
He would benefit from someone who has patience and willing to spend time getting to know him and understand him. Need someone who is firm but fair with rules and he like a routine and would need support from someone who will help him use his calming down techniques which he has learnt and practising to use when needed.
He would like to have support to try out new activities and to attend groups, and to be able to take part in activities he already enjoys.