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My current role of Employment is that of Support Worker/Personal Assistant. This is a role I have held for four years, thus giving me a wealth of experience of working with different clients through the Direct Payment Scheme.

These clients have differed in age from as young as eleven to pension age. They have come from an array of different cultures and backgrounds and possess varying needs in terms of disability. From physical disabilities such as hearing and sight impairment through to learning disabilities, for example, complex behavior needs such as those considered being on the Autistic spectrum and mental health needs.

Due to varying nature of my client’s needs my role of duty can differ both on a day to day basis and depending on

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