Role Responsibilities
* Straight‑forward personal care support including toileting, showering/bathing, dressing, and mobility assistance such as getting in and out of bed.
* Assist with cooking, meal preparation, and eating meals or drinks.
* Prompt and administer medication as required.
* Perform household chores and general homemaking tasks.
* Assist with attending appointments: hospital, doctors, and other medical visits.
* Help care for household pets.
* Provide transportation to and from school, work, college, or social activities as needed.
* Encourage socialisation and participation in activities.
* Promote friendships, independence, and a trusting one‑to‑one working relationship.
* Support mobility and handling, breathing (using ventilator), suction, and oxygen administration.
* Manage emergencies and report all accidents immediately to the employer.
* Identify and report defects or hazards that could lead to accidents.
* Adhere to a satisfactory DBS disclosure requirement (costs covered by employer).
* Remains aged 18 or over for suitability to administer medication and handle shift work.
Required Skills
* Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and punctuality.
* Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
* Discretion regarding prohibited use of social media in relation to the role.
* Self‑initiative and ability to work independently.
* Team player and follows instructions accurately.
* Patience, supportiveness, and caring nature.
* Good listening skills and provision of non‑judgmental emotional support.
* Empathy and genuine interest in supporting people with disability or illness.
* Ability to adapt to varying daily needs and flexibility in hours.
* Self‑motivation and willingness to get involved.
* Vibrant personality.
* Car driving skills preferred but not essential.
Required Training
* Moving and Handling (training provided).
* Epilepsy management (training provided).
* Peg Feeding (training provided).
* Tracheostomy care (training provided).
* Catheter care (training provided).
Shift Schedule
* Monday: 07:00 – 09:00, 15:30 – 20:30
* Wednesday: 07:00 – 09:00, 15:30 – 20:30
* Saturday: 09:00 – 18:00
* Sunday: 09:00 – 12:00
Transport Requirement
Car driver preferred but not essential.
Shifts may start before or after 10 pm; sleeping during overnight shifts is expected.
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