Do you have room in your life (and home) for a boy with intellectual disabilities?
- He is looking for a weekend daytime break (approx. 10am - 4pm once a month).
- Bringing fun and another dynamic to your weekends!
A 20yr old who loves all things sensory, fun and active is looking to build a relationship with a local family. Although 20, he has a developmental age like that of preschooler/early primary school children and physical appearance of around 12 yrs.
Ideally, we are looking for a young family with children of similar ages for him to interact with (primary school age), but families with older kids would also be great. Alternatively, you may have an empty or half empty nest and are looking to enrich your life and weekends in a fun way?
This is an amazing opportunity to bring a sense of personal well-being and fulfilment to your life and his. He is looking for a caring, loving, understanding and supportive family and in return he will bring lots of laughs and joy to your household.
A placid and gentle person he loves trampolining, bird watching, dancing, music, going to the beach or the park. He loves being outside so a garden that is fenced would be great. He loves days out or just hanging at your place, whichever suits you and your family. He has a unique style of communication using an Ipad to talk, which you can learn to use too.
He will need full supervision, and you need to be comfortable with changing nappies. Hours are monthly weekends (Sat or Sun to suit you) and can start small with opportunity to build up to more hours or more frequency.
No experience necessary just a kind and caring heart. Mum and dad will be on call if necessary. Potential employees will be subject to reference and police checks.
If you are interested, please email jobs@flyingkites.org.nz or send me a message
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