About the Employer

Friendly, confident person wanted to accompany and help 56 year old disabled man to go swimming once a week at local leisure centre. must enjoy swimming and able to help with personal care before and after session.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Acquired Brain Injury • Hearing • Cognitive / Learning

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.one collie/terrier dog and one cat.

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 and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.

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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).

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.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.


must enjoy and be able to swim