About the Employer

I have a few health problems - learning difficulties and short term memory - like to go out for walks and going for a coffee - would like help with cooking and like company. Someone who is a good listener. I need someone who is a competent driver and enjoys walking. I also need help with letters, forms etc and medical appointments and someone who can help with IT. I also would like someone with a bubbly personality because I suffer with depression and a cheery person helps lift my mood.  I have a friendly happy demeanour and enjoy a laugh and a joke.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Hearing • Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Likes a coffee• Walking• Music

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Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies. no smokers please.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.

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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.
• Have a lively personality.