About the Employer

I am the employer and sister to my brother who has been allocated a direct payment to support him on social activities and attending appointments at times My brother resides at home with my mother and our other brother who provides a substantial amount of care and support to him daily. My brother has a diagnosis of severe learning difficulties and has a hearing impairment which requires him to use hearing aids. My brother is extremely vulnerable but very active, generally independent and enjoys and engages in a great deal of social events and activities which keeps him busy. We are seeking a PA to provide my brother further support to engage in activities of his choice out in the community, someone to help develop and support his life skills and independence whilst also allowing my brother and mother a break from their caring role. As well as companionship and accessing social activities, The PA would also be required to support my brother with meal planning, food preparation and batch cooking, as he does not have a healthy diet, often opting for take outs. The PA may also be involved with prompting and supporting my brother with personal care, supporting to dress and some general domestic tasks within the home if time allows. My brother enjoys being active so would enjoy going to the gym, bowling, cycling (has access to 2 bikes) going for walks to the beach and being outdoors, going to a disco and shopping. The PA would be required to assist with reading and managing correspondence, assisting in keeping an up-to-date calendar. There may be some requirements to prompt or support with personal care. Summary of duties We are seeking someone to assist and support in my brother with tasks such as: - • Going to the beach/for walks • Going bowling, cycling, football and the gym • Going shopping/preparing meals • Personal care, assisting with dressing if required • Some domestic duties •Providing companionship and social outings.

My brothers needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Hearing • Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Going to the beach and for walks• Cycling• Football/going to the gym

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.1 dog and 1 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.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• 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.

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.
• 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.