About the Employer

To support a gentleman who has a diagnosis of severe learning difficulties, epilepsy (if he has a tonic clonic then you would need to administer buccalmidazolam), severe autism, anxiety disorder and incontinence. The gentleman needs constant supervision. If is taken out in a vehicle will need to have an Angel strap as well as the seatbelt. Gentleman likes to be out in the fresh air.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

Epilepsy, severe autism, anxiety disorder and incontinence

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Swimming• Walking• Ipad

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Other relevant information

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 the individual to take medication.
• 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.

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 not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.