Job Purpose: Support for a young girl with a diagnosis of Autism and Developmental Delay.
Location: Norwich, NR8
Details:
I am a young girl with significant developmental impairment in communication and sensory difficulties. I am looking for someone to encourage my independence and help me to have a good time enjoying activities. I require one to one support with all my personal care and someone who will keep me safe because I do not recognise danger. When I am tired, I may become dysregulated which can cause behavioural issues. You would ideally have experience in supporting a child with Autism.
Person specification
Essential:
· Caring and empathetic
· Flexible
· Female carer due to the personal care element (Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies.)
· A good sense of humour
· Active
Desirable:
· Experience with supporting someone with Autism and Developmental Delay
Summary terms and conditions:
· The rate of pay for this position is £12.89 per hour
· Hours and times of work: Minimum of 3 hours per week plus additional hours arranged flexibly. Exact days and times will be advised in advance.
· 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.
· This position requires the employee to complete the following free annual training: GDPR, Health and Safety.
Post is subject to the following:
· A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
· Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer. Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.