About the Employer
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This role is with Stephen (affectionately known as DJ Scootey). It would initially be on a casual basis and on a zero hours contract. The position may require only 1 weekend a month and occasional midweek sleepovers when necessary. You would be joining a team of staff who support Stephen and ensure he is well cared for and has opportunities to get involved in activities.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
* Mobility / Physical
* Cognitive / Learning
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 with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
* 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 to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
* Support and/or prompt 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 gardening.
The individual's needs may vary from day to day and tasks may reflect this. You may 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 that may give rise to an accident. You must ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Due to the nature of the work, 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 (age check with car insurance may apply).
Required Skills
* Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Be patient, supportive and caring.
* Have good listening skills and provide non-judgemental emotional support.
* Be empathetic.
* Previous caring experience is not essential, but 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 employer's needs on a daily basis.
* Flexibility would be an advantage as hours may be variable.
* Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
* Have a lively personality.
When you are Required
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview. This position will require: sleep-ins; shift work.
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