Description
The job itself
About the recipient
The individual is female, age 55 years old and resides in Bridlington. They require a dedicated and suitable person to support them for 8 hours per week for 2 days per week at 4 hours each day preferabley mornings. Lady has poor mental health, poor mobility, fibromyalgia.
lady likes/enjoys arts and crafts / nature and wildlife / historic places and buildings / museusm / coffee, food / loves the beach.
About the role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
1. Meal preparation support with batch cooking for the week
2. Assisting with personal care 2 mornings per week.
3. Assisting the individual with accessing activities and spending time out in the local and wider community.
4. Attending/transporting the individual to social activities and appointments.
5. Encouraging social interaction and inclusion and providing emotional support.
6. Cleaning, laundry, domestic support and any other household support.
About the candidate
7. Be motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
8. Be patient, caring and understanding.
9. Have good communication skills (clear and effective communication).
10. Be able to build a positive relationship with the individual to both encourage and support them.
11. Must have use of own car, to transport individual to social activities and appointments.
DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post Cost to be met by the local authority.