About the Employer

Lady in her lates 30’s who is a wheelchair user due to having cerebral palsy and is registered blind but has a very bubbly and lively personality and is looking for someone with a similar personality who can take me out into the community so I can meet new people and do lots of chatting. I really enjoy long conversations and having lots of laughs. Due to my blindness, I have a very high sense of smell and hearing and communication is very important to me so I would appreciate someone prewarning when things are going to be done or happen. It is also important that I am listened to as I have preferences to how I like things done and my grandma is a very important part of my life, so she also needs to be listened to please. One of the biggest challenges I face is not being able to use a public toilet because I must be hoisted so my times going out may vary depending on the times you are due to work. You need to be patient and understanding and respect the routine I have but you will be required if with me at certain times to help me go to the toilet. My dinner is always at 5pm so it would be appreciated that during this time you could help with tidying of my room and any other household chores that need completing. I would also like someone that will do baking, arts and crafts with me and it is important to build a very good trusting and reliable relationship.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Vision • Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Baking• Arts and Crafts• Audio books

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Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies. Berries.

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.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• 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 preferred but not essential.

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 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.
• Have a lively personality.

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.