About the Employer

I am the mother of a 49 year old male who has a learning disability diagnosis with associated communication difficulties. My son is also quadriplegic and requires a wheelchair to mobilise. He has a great sense of humour and would benefit from some company and friendship outside of the family.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Acquired Brain Injury • Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health • Invisible

The clients speech can be difficult to understand as he speaks very slowly. Low mood and depression.

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Watching DVD's and YouTube videos. Watching football.• Going shopping, to museums and art galleries. • Going to football matches, the gym and swimming.

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• 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.

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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.

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.
• 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.