About the Employer

Young gentleman living at home with his family needs support with all aspects of daily living including personal care and soicalisation. Gentleman loves to go to the hydro pool and gym and needs support with the equipment. Dr Who is his favourite subject and likes to watch DVD's, go out for drinks and food and shopping. He likes going for walks, rides on the train, and amusement arcades. He has very little road sense so needs to be kept safe while out in the community. Ideally suited to someone bubbly and chatty and highly motivated to bring fun to his life. He also needs routine and is looking for someone who will speak in simple language so he can understand.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Music, Trains and Sightseeing • Dr Who and Hydro pool and gym• Day trips out

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Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies. dairy. 1 medium size dog.

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 to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• 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 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.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.


to motivate the gentleman to take part in chosen activities

Required Training

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

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First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.