About the Employer

CARE / SUPPORT: LOOKING FOR A NEW OPPORTUNITY…CURRENTLY WORK IN CARE AND LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITY?… we are looking for two care support workers to come and join a small, friendly team who enable a young lady, who happens to have autism and cerebral palsy, to live her life. Previous experience either professional or personal preferred. Full training will be given. Days / Hours required: Mondays 4-7.30pm, Tuesdays 8.30-11.30am, Thursdays 8.30-11.30am & 5-7.30pm, alternate Saturdays 9am-7.30pm and alternate Sundays 9am-7.30pm. These hours will be split to make two roles. Cover for sickness / holidays may also be required. Location is Lincoln city centre with free parking provided. She is funny and bubbly and has lots of hobbies including reading, trips to the cinema, watching documentaries, shopping and café visits but needs support and encouragement to socialize and to build her confidence.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Mental Health

AUTISM

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Other relevant information

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 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.

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 preferred but not essential.

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 self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.