About the Employer

I am an intelligent 46 year old female. I am a wheelchair user with a diagnosis of quadriplegic cerebral palsy and dyspraxia and am also registered as partially sighted. I need support with personal care tasks. I enjoy creative writing but am physically unable to write and so require someone to act as my scribe, particularly when attending one of my creative writing groups (Monday pm). I also like to sing and am a member of a singing/music group (Tuesday pm) I also belong to a choir which practises on Monday evenings for 2 hours, which provides an additional 3 hours Including travelling time (these 3 hours would be an optional extra). My PA/companion would be a car owner/driver (appropriately insured) to transport me and my small, folding wheelchair and remain with me during these activities. There may also be theatre/cinema visits, National Trust visits and coffee outings. Mileage paid at 45p per mile.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Vision • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Creative writing• Singing, theatre, cinema• Listening to audio novels and plays

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Other relevant information

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 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.

As I am vision impaired my PA would would read any print for/to me. Also my PA would act as my scribe as I cannot use my hands for writing.>

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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.