About the Employer

To support a Gentleman with cerebral palsy, who is a wheelchair user, with personal care, dressing and getting ready to attend day centre. Duties will also include, pushing wheelchair to local bus stop to pick up day centre transport.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

Cerebral Palsy, IBS, Wheelchair user.

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.1 x dog - 1 x rabbit .

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 the individual to take medication.
• 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.

Should transport ever break down, be prepared to bring Philip home via his wheelchair and transported back into his chair>
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 handling hazardous substances.

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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.

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.


Someone who is outgoing but not too overbearing

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.
First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.Must be able to speak English to communicate effectively