About the Employer

THIS POST IS FOR SOMEONE TO SUPPORT WITH ACCESSING THE COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT ME TO GO SWIMMING AND TO ATTEND MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. IT WILL BE DAYS OR EVENINGS SO FLEXIBILITY WOULD BE NEEDED.

Lady in her 40's who has been diagnosed with autism, ADHD and I have some learning difficulties. I can verbally communicate my immediate needs but can be forgetful and have episodes of confusion when I suffer from stress and anxiety. During these episodes, I have a complete meltdown and lose my memory. I also live with debilitating migraines, and on these days, I am unable to function or complete any tasks without support. The most important thing I want from someone who will support me is that I want to be listened to and have people take the time to get to know me as a person.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical• Spinal Chord • Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health

Asthma

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Other relevant information

Morphine and aspirin. • The individual keeps pets in the home.A cat.

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

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.