About the Employer

I am a woman living with a physical disability that significantly affects my mobility, and I require support to help me continue living independently at home. I am a mother of two and share my home with a friendly Labrador.

The role involves a variety of support tasks, including household duties to help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment. Approximately three hours per week will be dedicated to cleaning duties.

Support may also include medication reminders and assistance with preparing prescribed medications where required, as well as helping to prepare meals and drinks.

On days when my health limits my ability to participate in activities, the role may involve providing companionship, monitoring my wellbeing, and helping to reduce the risk of falls.

As my needs can vary from day to day, flexibility is essential. The successful applicant may be asked to undertake any reasonable duties required to support my independence and wellbeing.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, along with Class 1 business insurance. A current DBS check is essential.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 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 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.
• Have a lively personality.