About the Employer

To support an adult male with activities in the community such as accessing the gym, going for a walk, looking in shops, possible visits to museums and showing an interest in his games on the wii and programmes/films that he really like suh as Dr Who, Spiderman and Power Rangers. The gentleman does have a nut allergy and for this he has an epi pen which would only be used should an allergic reaction arise. Minimal support with personal care or eating would be needed more so, just guiding him with reminders. The 5 hours would ideally be on a Thursday afternoon after 3pm (2 hours) then either a Friday or Sunday anytime for 3 hours.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning

Learning disability and can have autism related anxiety

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Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies. Nut allergy and has epi pen, any contact with nuts to be avoided. • The individual keeps pets in the home.A medium dog and a cat.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

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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 essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.