About the Employer
A fabulous opportunity has become available to support a young person. The family are looking for an experienced carer who is happy and fun, with lots of energy. SEND experience desirable but not essential. Various hours available – to be discussed at interview and mainly to cover a main PA for any leave. You should be a careful and confident driver with a clean licence as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle and you will be covered by our insurance. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply. This position is to commence as soon as possible.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
* Mobility / Physical
* Vision
* Cognitive / Learning
Other Relevant Information
* The individual keeps pets in the home.
About the Role
Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication. The individual's 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).
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.
* Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
* Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
* 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 socialization, participating in activities.
* Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
* Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.
Transport Requirement
Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle, for insurance purposes you must be covered by our 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 employer's needs on a daily basis.
* Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
* Have a lively personality.
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
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