Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved.
About the Employer
I am a 59 year old male with an hearing impairment and would like to be supported to access the community, to access different activities. I like drawing and painting.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
• Mobility / Physical
• Hearing
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Eating out
• Museums and art
• Architecture
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• 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.
• Support with encouraging different activities.
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 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.
• Have a lively personality.
• I am profoundly deaf so basic sign language skills are essential. I walk with two sticks but is increasingly requiring my wheelchair when out.
When you are Required:
Hours per week: 10 hours plus holiday cover when needed
• Wednesday, 11.00am-4.00pm
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.