Carer (4983)

Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.

Job purpose
The successful candidate will be supporting a 5-year-old with Autism Spectrum Disorder to grow and learn and to be happy and have fun! I am looking for a reliable, outgoing and caring person to care for me and to allow my family some respite.

About me
I am a fun and outgoing 5-year-old. I have a great personality, and I love being out and about! I have Autism Spectrum Disorder and I really struggle socially. I require a lot of support and guidance as I have very limited understanding. I love Hey Duggee, swimming, going out for walks and going to the park. I also love to draw!

You will be working in a smoke-free environment. I do not have any pets, but I love animals!

You may be asked to support me in your own home. This can be discussed at the point of interview.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

-Helping me to be safe
-Take me to places I enjoy
-Change my nappy
-Support me with personal care
-Doing activities with me
-Support me and ensure all my needs are met
-You will report to my mum as the employer

Experience or understanding of children with additional needs/Autism.
-Patient, understanding and caring
-A positive and fun attitude

Desirable Criteria

-Fun and outgoing

Hours, days and times of work: 3x 2 hour shifts per week or 2x 3 hour shifts per
week to be worked across Wednesday, Thursday and/or Friday.
-Pay rate: £11.44 per hour
-Annual leave: The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to
the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement).
-Expenses: You will be reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the
role.
-Sick pay: I do not operate a private sick pay scheme but provided you meet the
eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
-Pension: I do not operate a private pension scheme but I will fulfil my statutory
obligations via the NEST pension scheme.

The post is subject to the following

-Background check: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List(s) Disclosure and
Barring Service check is required for this position.
-If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, please send these details to SIL in
a separate email or in a sealed envelope together with a stamped addressed
envelope. This will not be shared unless you are shortlisted for the post.
-References: If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees,
one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references
if you have not been employed

Trial period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 3 months.