About the Employer

About Me

I am a lady living in Stratford-Upon-Avon, who is looking to build a team of personal assistants to enable me to live as independently as possible in my own home. I am very proud of my achievements and need support to empower me to do even more and to achieve my personal ambitions. I have a cat and two Guinea Pigs who play a big part in my life - so you must be able to get on with cats and Guinea Pigs. Support include some personal care and meal preparation and general house work and support to get out and about in the local community, social actitivies, cinema, theatre, swimming, gym, meals out. 

Flexible hours to suit  the right people !

hours to cover: Week 1. • Wednesday 3.45pm – 10.30pm sleep in, Thursday 7.30am – 9:45am • Saturday 4.45pm – 10.30pm sleep in, Sunday 8.30am – 5:00pm Week 2 • Wednesday 3.45pm – 10.30pm sleep in, Thursday 7:45am – 9:45am • Friday 3.45pm – 10.30pm sleep in, Saturday 8.30am – 5pm Week 3 • Wednesday 3.45pm – 10.30pm sleep in, Thursday 7.30am – 9:45am • Friday 3.45pm – 10.30pm sleep in, Saturday 8.30am – 5pm • Saturday 4.45pm – 10.30pm sleep in, Sunday 8.30am – 5:00pm Week 4. • Wednesday 3.45pm – 10.30pm sleep in, Thursday 7.30am – 9:45am • Friday 3.45pm – 10.30pm sleep in, Saturday 8.30am – 5pm

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

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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 to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• 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.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
• Support with gardening.

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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.

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 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.
• Have a lively personality.