Autism Care Llandaff

| I am hardworking, enthusiastic and reliable with an easy going and welcoming nature. I have excellent communication skills and am naturally empathetic, allowing me to be understanding and responsible. I am also passionate, creative and imaginative when it comes to providing activities and entertainment for the children. In July 2016 and 2017 I volunteered with the charity Leaves of Hope for Belarusian Children based at a rehabilitation centre in Zhodino near Minsk, Belarus. The children here have either recently entered the care system or have been in long term care in state orphanages and are awaiting placement with foster families. My duties included my role as team leader and providing formal and informal play and creative opportunities for children with special needs from as young as 3 to early teens. As well as general duties such as craft sessions to develop fine motor skills and play sessions to encourage physical activity and social interaction, I special responsibility for one to one engagement with a child with non-verbal autism.