Carer Wanted for Lovely 8 Year Old Boy with Autism & ADHD

Ref: DP8608

Location: Horsham

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Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: No

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM or 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM — times vary by day 📅 URGENT DATES: 5th, 6th, 8th & 9th September — Evenings: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Hourly pay rate:

TBD

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We are looking for a kind and patient carer to support a lovely 8 year old boy who is autistic with ADHD. He is a really sweet boy who is potty trained, communicates in 3-word sentences, and loves the piano and his tablet. He has plenty of activities he enjoys at home so there is no obligation to take him out at all, as he feels more comfortable being in his safe, familiar space.

He has a sleep-safe bed and happily goes to bed at 8:00 PM — after that, you’ll just need to be present in the home while he sleeps.

What we are looking for

Someone calm, kind, patient and understanding — experience with autism/ADHD is a big plus, but most importantly a gentle, caring nature
Comfortable staying at home with him — no outings required
Reliable and consistent — especially for those September dates
Happy to follow his simple routine and keep him company with his favourite things

This is a really straightforward role — you’re simply keeping him safe, happy and company in his own home. He’s easy to be with once you get to know his little routine.

Duties include:

Other relevant duties as required
Companionship

Candidate qualities:

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful

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. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

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.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9