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:
* Meal preparation - support with batch cooking for the week
* Assisting with personal care 2 mornings per week.
* Assisting the individual with accessing activities and spending time out in the local and wider community.
* Attending/transporting the individual to social activities and appointments.
* Encouraging social interaction and inclusion and providing emotional support.
* Cleaning, laundry, domestic support and any other household support.
About the candidate
* Be motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
* Be patient, caring and understanding.
* Have good communication skills (clear and effective communication).
* Be able to build a positive relationship with the individual to both encourage and support them.
* 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.
Once completed, please email your application to direct.payment.support.team@eastriding.gov.uk and please quote 1309764 in the subject box of the e-mail.
Application Form Direct Payments