Interested in working in Social Care? Read on to see how you can get involved. About the Employer The position is to help a young man access the community, attend the gym and groups. Employer Disability and Health Conditions • Mobility / Physical • Acquired Brain Injury • Vision Had a severe stroke The employer's hobbies and interests: • Gym • To attend clubs • Going out for food Other relevant information • The individual keeps pets in the home. Lives with parents, who have a 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 with food shopping. • 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. 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 Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle, for insurance purpose you must be 25. 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. • 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. When you are Required Specific days/times required: • Monday, 14:00 to 15.30 • Tuesday, 12.30 to 16.00 • Wednesday, 14.00 to 16.00 • Thursday, 12.30 to 15.30 • Friday, 10.30 to 13.30 • Saturday, 10.00 to 10.30 Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.