Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved. About the Employer This position is to support a lady to access the community. She enjoys going shopping, for lunch and to meet friends. Employer Disability and Health Conditions • Mobility / Physical The employer's hobbies and interests: • Going out and meeting friends • Visiting shops• Going out for lunch Other relevant information • The individual keeps pets in the home. Cat. About the Role Duties and Responsibilities • Assist with household chores and general homemaking. • Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors. • Support with food shopping. • 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 managing paperwork & correspondence. 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 21. 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. • 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. • Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis. • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable. When you are Required Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.