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With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorshipAre you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.Location: Ashford, KentPay: 16.22 per hour Monday to Friday Days, 17.34 per hour weekend and bank holidays, NLW (currently 12.21 for those age 21+) per hour sleeping nights Monday to Friday, NLW (currently 12.21 for those age 21+) +1, sleeping nights weekends and bank holidays.Hours: Various shifts available: Term Time: Monday and Thursday 3pm - 8pm, Wednesday and Thursday Nights 7:45pm - 9am, Saturday and Sunday Days 8:15 am - 9pm. Various 12 hour shifts available during the college holidays. Opportunity for Perm and Bank Hours.Driver required? Essential Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes, on duty and to attend training. Must have business insurance. Essential Experience: Experience/understanding of needs related to autism, learning difficulties, ADHD, speech and language delay and hearing difficulties. Desirable: Experience of working with children with special needs (This is preferred but enthusiasm, patience and willingness to learn is essential). Pets: 1 dog Interview Date (week commencing): As and when applications are received, this may be completed via video calling Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)Hi, Im a young man born in 2006, and Im looking for a dynamic, kind, patient, and caring person to help support me as I take an exciting next step in my life.I live with my family (and our lovely dog!) in Ashford, but soon Ill be moving into my own space right next door. Its a big change, and Ill need someone who can help me feel confident and supported throughout the transition.Im independently mobile and have Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, hearing impairment, and a speech and language delayso I appreciate when people are calm, alert, and really understand how to support me. Sometimes I need verbal prompts, physical help, or someone who can use the right strategies when Im feeling overwhelmed.I love going out in the car, riding on trains, eating out, swimming, listening to music, and playing computer games. Its important to me that the people around me interact with me and include me in whats going onI enjoy being part of things.Youll be joining a great care team and helping me with day-to-day things like personal care, home activities, and fun trips out. Youll also help me take part in education, therapy, and leisure activities that help me grow. Once I move into my accommodation you will cook with me and help me to learn how to complete household chores. It is important that you are patient with me as I will be going from living with my parents to being in my own space.Theres a chance for extra hours during college holidays and when other carers need cover, tooso if you're dependable and up for building a good connection, this could be a great fit.Youd Be Perfect for This Role If You:Are SupportiveAre kind, patient, and full of energyWork well with families and professionals to provide consistent, compassionate careAre happy to be part of a close-knit team that truly caresHave IntegrityAre honest, reliable, and professional in everything you doCommunicate openly and respectfully with my family and support teamAlways do the right thingAre Client CenteredPut me at the heart of your work and respect my choicesAdapt your support to suit my needs, interests, and paceHelp me grow in confidence and independenceAre Quality FocussedTake pride in delivering high standards of careFollow therapy programmes carefully and are open to learningAre observant, detail-oriented, and committed to doing your bestAre PositiveBring a can-do attitude and a sense of funFocus on what I can do and help me find solutionsCelebrate progress and help me live life to the fullestSafeguarding Were committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone involved. Youll need:Proof of right to work in the UKSatisfactory references (including your last employer)Enhanced DBS check (a conviction wont necessarily prevent employment)TPBN1_UKTJ