About the Employer

I am a 54 year old female with a mild learning disability and celebral palsy which affects my right side, this does effect my balance, walking and the ability to grip items, I need the use of a wheelchair when going outdoors. I would like someone to support me mainly with going out shopping and then helping me to pack this away, there will be occasion when some personal care assistance may be required. I require an additional person to support me for approximately 8 hrs per week, times and days to be agreed, respite and holiday cover is available.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning

Very limited mobility uses wheelchair,has a speech problem but comprehends needs help transitioning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Horse riding• Swimming

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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 to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• 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 work as part of a team.
• 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.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.