About the Employer

Young lady with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) which is a complicated disorder that not a lot of people know about. Currently attending college where I am studying a music course. I play the piano and would like someone to support me to go to places like the theatre, and music events especially when they have been set up by the college. I would also like someone that would be comfortable to come swimming with me and I will need you to be in the pool with me. Majority of the time I am active and mobile so looking for the right person to support me to get out because I enjoy going out and would love to learn how to do Axe throwing. There are times when I will need to use my electric wheelchair so this will need to come out with us so you will need a car that will fit it in and it does collapse and become the size of a pushchair. You need to be willing to complete a first aid course if you do not already hold a certificate and I will also need you to do epilepsy training along with moving and handling possibly.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Vision• Hearing • Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health • Invisible

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.French Bulldog.

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 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

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.

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.
Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.