About the Employer

I am a young male who lives with my parents. I have severe anxiety and reluctant to engage and socialise. I require someone to support me access the community and help me overcome my anxiety to socialise more. I enjoy gaming, walking my dog, cooking, and have a desire to learn to drive so taking me out in your car is something I would require. I also want support to access local leisure facilities to improve my fitness. So applicants need to have an interest in the above and be comfortable with dogs. Another requirement is to help me build my confidence and independence for later in life. Although the post is for 5 hours due to my anxiety, it will take me time to get used to you so initially it will be for less hours and gradually building up to 5. Preferable days are Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays and will be flexible. I am not a morning person so support will be in the afternoon. Must be a car driver and a full enhanced DBS will be required.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Gaming, dogs, cooking

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.Small dog.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 the individual to look after/care for pets.
• 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.