Job Reference: ESX16871CC2 (Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, PART 1 Applies) Location: Colchester, South East Hourly Rate of pay: £14.00 Contract Type: Casual Hours per week: 16.5 Applicants must be 25 years of age or over. When you are Required Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview. About the Employer I am physically impaired and I am a full time wheelchair user but can do transfers, I am a type 1 diabetic, and I have asthma and sleep apnoea, Also I am an open university student but that is part time so I do study online. I enjoy arts and crafts, enjoy reading. I enjoy all sorts of animals. But I hate spiders and flies. I do vape occasionally not very often. Employer Disability and Health Conditions • Mobility / Physical • Vision • Mental Health • Invisible Asthma, diabetes type 1, diabetic maculopathy, anxiety, depression Other relevant information • The individual is a smoker.• The individual keeps pets in the home. Hamster. About the Role 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 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 with food shopping. • 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. Help with reading college materials Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication. 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 Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle, for insurance purpose you must be 25. Required Skills • Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• 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. • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable. • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved. • Have a lively personality. Required Training Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role. Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.