Roles & Responsibilities
* Support and/or prompt with personal care, including toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, and dressing.
* 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 such as hospital or doctors.
* Support with food shopping.
* 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 and participation in activities.
* Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
* Develop a good and trusting one‑to‑one working relationship.
* Support with managing paperwork and correspondence.
* Support with gardening.
Requirements
* Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply, as the role requires administering medication.
* Car driver and car owner must have business insurance.
* Must report all accidents and hazards immediately to the employer and ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
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.
* Be able to work on own initiative.
* Be patient, supportive, and caring.
* Have good listening skills and provide non‑judgemental emotional support.
* Be empathetic.
* Although previous caring experience is not essential, have a genuine interest in supporting people with 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.
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
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