About the Employer

35-year-old woman living in a 4-bedroom home with her wife and her parents. She has been married for 11 years. Medical history including Cerebral Palsy, Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, and oedema in her legs and feet. She also experiences deterioration in her bones, which has resulted in internal rotation of her foot. She is a sociable lady who enjoys crafting and making jewellery. Currently has one PA, but requires additional support, particularly for transfers using a ceiling track hoist, which must be completed by two people. It is essential that Jane receives the correct support to manage all transfers safely and comfortably. Building a trusting and communicative relationship with her PAs is very important to her. If you are reliable, compassionate, and interested in supporting Jane to live independently and enjoy her interests, we would love to hear from you.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical• Spinal Chord • Acquired Brain Injury

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Disney • Arts and crafts • Reading and writing

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Other relevant information

• Someone in the household is a smoker.• The individual keeps pets in the home.2 dogs, a cat, chicken and ducks .

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.
• 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.

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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

Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle, for insurance purpose you must be

25.

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 essential.
• 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.