About the Employer

I am a solo mum of two lovely children (aged 4 and 2). Due to my disability (ME/CFS) and other chronic health conditions, I struggle with extreme fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and dizziness, which effects my ability to get myself and my children ready each morning. I am looking for support with getting my day started on weekdays, i.e. medication reminder, preparing breakfast (and prepping lunch in advance) and help with life admin and/or light housework such as laundry and clearing up after breakfast depending on the day. I’ll also benefit from prompting to either exercise or rest depending on my energy levels and flare ups each day. Hours can be either 7am – 9:30am Mon – Thu inclusive, or 5pm – 7:30pm Sun – Wed inclusive (but supporting with dinner instead of breakfast). I am autistic and greatly value direct communication. Experience of neurodiversity (especially autism and ADHD) would be beneficial. I hope to develop a strong working relationship

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• films• poetry

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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 and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.