About the Employer

I am a happy go lucky person with a bubbly personality who makes the most out of life despite my disabilities. I am looking for a reliable, honest and trustworthy person to help me live my life as independently as I can. I have various conditions that cause severe pain, stiffness and chronic fatigue. My mobility is affected and therefore I need someone who is happy to push me in the wheelchair when needed. I find it difficult to show my daily struggles so it's important I find someone non judgmental and flexible as my condition varies on an daily basis and things can change quickly. Care is required Monday to Friday only so no weekends are involved. I have 2 small loveable dogs and enjoy baking. I try to go out as much as I can. A driver is essential for this role.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Mental Health • Invisible

Fibromyalgia, Seronegative Arthritis, anxiety and Type 1 Diabetes

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Listening to music • Time with her dogs • Watching movies

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.Two small friendly dogs.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

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The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To work as part of a team.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.All training relevant to this role will be provided informally by the employer