About the Employer

I am a lady living with a physical disability which leaves me with very little mobility and I need some support to continue living independently at home. I have two children and I am also a dog owner and do have a Labrador at home with me. Some housework and keeping my home safe and clean, three hours a week will be devoted to cleaning. Support with medication prompts and preparing certain medications if currently prescribed. Support to prepare some meals and drinks. Sitting with me and engaging is required if I am not able to carry out other activities due to illness or to monitor for falls. As my needs vary from day to day, your tasks will reflect this. You may be required to perform any duties as is reasonably required. Car driver needed, class 1 business insurance needed. DBS required.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• 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.