About the Employer

Middle aged lady who is a wheelchair user with cerebral palsy and I am blind but it does not hold me back from having a very bubbly and lively personality so I am looking for someone with similar personality who I can build up a relationship with me by coming to do my personal care and using a ceiling hoist at the desired times stated. If you are able to only do a few of the shifts then please still apply and we can discuss this. However, there is a possibility of more hours being available once i have built a trusting relationship with someone. Due to my blindness, I have a very high sense of smell and hearing. One of the biggest challenges I face is being able to use a public toilet because I must be hoisted so my times going out may vary depending on the times you are due to work. I would also like someone that will do baking, arts and crafts with me and it is important to build a very good trusting and reliable relationship.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Vision • Cognitive / Learning

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Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies.

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.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• 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.

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 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.