About the Employer

I am a 73 year old gentleman with a good sense of humour. I have 9hrs a week support, to enable my wife to complete chores and appointments. I was brought up on a farm, I enjoy nature, wildlife, all animals and talking about cars. I do like 1 to 1 chats but often like peace and quiet too. I would like support to take me to a memory lane choir on a Tuesday morning (9.30am-12.30pm) or stay with me whilst my primary carer goes. Other support can be flexible, but some occasional weekend work would be required (once a month)

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical• Spinal Chord • Acquired Brain Injury • Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health

vascular dementia

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Nature• Talking about travels• going out for lunch

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.Two cats.

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 with food shopping.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in 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).

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 essential.
• 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.

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.