About the Employer

I am looking for an individual to support my 22yr old son to enable him access social activities in the community and increase independence. He has learning disabilities and autism, and lacks capacity in which I hold Lasting power of Attorney (LPA) for. He can demonstrate challenging behaviours at times and is noise sensitive (wears ear defenders). He currently attends day services in Boston for 4 days a week so am looking for someone who could collect him from the day centre 2 days a week and take him out for tea and then bring him home. In addition to this we would like the successful candidate to support him to access some social activities/trips at the weekend - this could include trips to the cinema, going to Baytree Garden Centre, going into town as he enjoys looking charity shops and potentially attending a Comic-con as he is a keen 'Transformers' fan. Specific times and days will be discussed at interview.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Cinema, Cartoons• Transformers, Video Games• Attend a Comi-con

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.2 Dogs and 2 Cats.

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 to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• 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.

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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 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.