Special Needs Care in Coulsdon

My name is Nikki, I have three children aged 11,15 & 18. 2 of my children have disabilities. One has aspergers and the other has PDDNOS, ADHD, ODD, dyslexia & food intolerances, he also had very delayed speech & his own language which made it very difficult to communicate with others. Both my children with disabilities had very challenging behaviour & we're very physically challenging but through years of hard work by them and I these behaviours are now fully gone & they require much less input. This now allows me to make time to work. I myself have epilepsy which is controlled and has been for many years so I have a very good understanding of its effects, I have also worked in several care homes up to management level supporting adults with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour & epilepsy. Whilst my experience with children with disabilities is mainly through supporting my own children I believe it's far more detailed experience than you could ever learn from books. I hope you see it as the same as I do! I'm a driver with a clean licence. I have no criminal convictions. I am currently working various hours as a house keeper so I'm fully able to support a family that needs shopping, organising, cleaning and cooking.

| I have worked in the health and social care sector for more than 20 years and have gained vast experience dealing with people who have special needs, in the community, residential as well as in institutional settings. My view is that my clients' needs are all very individual and specific to that person. I therefore endeavour to provide a service tailored to their needs, employing the person-centred approach. I am educated to degree level and fluent in English, a confident lone worker but are just as efficient, working in a team. I hold a British driving licence as well as a DBS. (Can be accessed online) I am also able to provide reference's on request

| I am Maria, 51 years old and passionate about the care services. This is not about illness is about life! I can't change your situation but I will change the mood for your comfort till the end. Experience with Multiple System atrophy, palliative care and end of life care. My DBS are in update service online, insured and references available upon request. I have UTR number already. I am available for care about yourself in your holiday trip if you want, I am single and my kids grown up already and have he's own house now. I am comfortable with pets, I like gardening, recycling, cooking, listen music, travels and old cars.

| I am a cheerful and enthusiastic, client driven individual. I have the ability to communicate both on an empathetic and professional level. I have many many years of experience of caring for and supporting clients who may just need that little bit of extra help. My experience has given me a wide range of knowledge as I have worked alongside many different health professionals, which means I am vigilant to my clients health needs and able to guide them to medical support when needed. I first got into care 12 years ago, I have worked both within a residential homes and supported people within their own homes, I like to think I’m diverse and genuinely caring. I have successfully worked alongside many different people with very different care needs, I see every client as an individual with unique needs which allows me to conduct a person centred care package. I excel in the care of older people, dementia care and clients with addictions or mental health illness, I am trained to conduct all aspects of care. I also have a Bachelors degree in Health and Social care.