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My Requirements

I am looking for someone to sit with my daughter when we need to go out and she would prefer to stay home. She is 20 and has autism and learning difficulties. She does not speak mainly using single words, phrases and gestures to communicate but understands quite a lot so can mostly follow what she is being asked to do provided that instructions are kept to a few words. Although we go out and about as a family there are some activities that she doesn't really enjoy such as the cinema or sitting through a meal in a restaurant because she doesn't like noise or new and crowded places so I am looking for someone to sit with her at home as in the evenings and weekends and / or during the day when she is at home. She attends a day group on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday and sometimes needs picking up from this group and someone to sit with her until I get back if I need to go somewhere or I might need to go out to appointments on a Tuesday or Friday so would need someone to sit with her in these circumstances. The times would be flexible and I would plan what cover is needed with you in at least three weeks in advance. The idea would be to work together and sort out what works for both parties. The rate of pay would be £14 per hour and is run through a payroll with a contract of employment (12 hours over 4 weeks) and employer insurance.

I know that sitting for someone who has autism may seem daunting or you may feel you would need experience of supporting a person with additional needs but my daughter is quite easy going. At home she likes to wander around the house with her iPad watching Thomas the Tank Engine, Teletubbies or music videos (Ed Sheeran is her favourite) or she hangs out in her room sitting on her bed or on the sofa so doesn't need close supervision and anyone who sits with her can just watch TV while she comes and goes. She can use the toilet but would need help to adjust clothing sometimes, would need help to get a drink or food and maybe changing into night clothes (she loves getting into a nightdress early in the evening and usually brings it to us to put on). Anyone who sits with her would not need to follow her about or entertain her as she is usually content doing her own thing at home and just needs to know someone is about if she needs them and she usually just ends up sitting with the person while they watch TV and she is on her iPad. Occasionally my son who is 18 may be in the house but he is tucked away in his room usually on his PS4 or computer.

If you would be interested in this position or would just like to know more, please message and I can call you to discuss further and then if you wanted to we could arrange a visit where you can meet my daughter. .