About the Employer

I'm a 75 year old with various disabilities aggravated by chronic medical conditions including Crohn's, MS and fibromyalgia. I'm looking for a flexible , trustworthy female who is caring and patient for support for around 5 hours per week to access the community , general life admin and help keep in touch with people i no longer see regularly. i need an experienced car owner and driver with comfortable car to transport me as i have spinal condition.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Invisible

as above

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• getting out in community to visit friends and family• garden centre visits

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

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 follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• 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.