About the Employer

To support a disabled gentleman, based in Lincoln, who has cerebral palsy. Wheelchair user, who enjoys going for walks, cinema and other leisure activities. Daily days and duties are as below. Tuesdays/Thursdays to accompany me on leisure trip (local or further afield, so needs car) - things like National Trust property, coffee/meal in town, cinema Or attend ad hoc medical appointments - dentist, doctor and sometimes hospital (very rarely Sheffield hospital). If able to assist with swimming then possibly this Wednesdays - Alternating weeks Week 1 - General Admin (morning) & shopping/ chores in town (afternoon) Week 2- Food shopping and then batch cooking meals for week, allowing to cool, packing and freezing (morning) & General Admin (afternoon) Preparing lunch and evening meal for me. Friday - Cleaning - vacuuming & Mopping floors (very important as I have to crawl when not in wheelchair) - wiping down electric wheelchair to limit build up of dirt from outdoor use and any other household chores

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Walks• Cinema• Leisure activities

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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 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.

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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.
• 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.

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. PA must already hold relevant qualification.