SUMMARY OF B’S NEEDS (ALSO SEE MORE ON NEEDS *BELOW):

1:1 support is needed for B’s Complex Learning Needs and Autism arising from brain damage caused by Epilepsy in infancy. The result was her seizures reduced to only occasional short (half-minute) absences, and these are managed at home with the lowest dose 5ml oral-syringe of Carbamazepine morning and evening). She is physically able and enjoys the outdoors. Due to Severe Learning Disability she needs help in all aspects of daily living and behaviour: to access the community, support with communication (she is nonverbal except for occasional sounds), and hand-on-hand learning life skills including personal care. All these are helped by Activities (see next).

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES (ADVISED BY UKCIL TO INCLUDE):

• Punctuality: Arrive at the scheduled time, ready to start work. Let the mother (Employer) know if you are going to be more than 10 minutes late but as much as possible advance notice if need to be absent, to enable temporary replacement to be found (if possible).
• Confidentiality: B’s family will need you to respect their privacy. You can maintain a professional approach while still making conversation about the care and assistance that you give in order of course to support any developing needs. B is unable to understand these matters or social boundaries, or the reasons for them, But she CAN sense when people are talking about her.
• Good Attitude: Appreciate the strains and stresses for B and her family, and the effect this can have on their acceptance of your help. They may not always be as professional as you. They may not show acceptance of your help when they actually need it and to be given without it being obvious as ‘help’. If you can give it appropriately without them having to ask for it (but when it is needed) that is ideal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Hand hygiene
• Dementia care
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Epilepsy Awareness