Description
The job itself
Gentleman in his mid fifties with a mild learning disability requires companion to take him out and about to activities of his choice. No personal care involved, gentleman is independent of these and has no mobility issues.
Role of appointed worker will be to support on a weekly basis to take gentleman to, for example - local rugby matches, and provide transport there, supporting him weekly as required, with a shopping trip, and to support him accessing music events which he enjoys attending on a monthly basis.
Gentleman is flexible with his activities, just enjoys socialising with others but needs support to do this as he is very vulnerable. Hence main duties will be to support with accessing and transporting to and agreed social gatherings, support with shopping etc.
Requires someone who is able to form good trusting relationship with gentleman in order he enjoys and feels safe in their company.