About the Employer

Karen is severely disabled and relies on carers 24/7. There are hoists installed around the bungalow, Karen is double incontinent and needs assistance with every part of her day, She is very pleasant and can communicate, She enjoys watching tv, eating ,and being taken out in her vehicle shopping, She has a very well appointed home which has been designed around her needs.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Acquired Brain Injury

Karen has severe brain damage, but is very pleasant and easy to get on with, she is affected in many areas of normal life, she is wheelchair bound , and only has use of one arm but is able to feed herself and drink unaided.

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Watching Eastenders, reading magazines, drinking coffee• Going on trips away from the home in specially adapted vehicle

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Other relevant information

Designated smoking/vaping area outside (not allowed inside) . None .

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 and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

Due to the following requirements of the role, only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position:

• You will be required to administer medication.
• You will be required to work for more than 48 hours per week.

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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

Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle, for insurance purpose you must be

25.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• 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.
• 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.