About the Employer
42 year old gentleman who has suffered a brain injury and has limited mobility. The role involves supporting him in his own home during the evenings with household duties and companionship.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
* Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
* Support him to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
* Support to access sporting and leisure activities.
* Assist and encourage socialisation and participation in activities.
* Promote friendships and independence.
* Develop a good and trusting one‑to‑one working relationship.
* Take him to football matches in the local area and find community activities and groups.
* Provide support and companionship to get out and about and interact with the wider world.
* Report any accidents or defects/hazards to the employer immediately and ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Transport Requirement
* Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
Required Skills
* Honest, reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.
* Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, with prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
* Be able to work on own initiative.
* Be able to work as part of a team.
* 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.
* Have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability or illness to achieve their goals.
* Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer’s needs on a daily basis.
* Be self‑motivated and willing to get involved.
* Have a lively personality.
Legal and Safety
The post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.
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