About the Employer
To provide care for a 59‑year‑old lady with learning difficulties. The role will be to cover sickness and other staff holidays as relief carer. There may be additional hours dependent on shifts/other arrangements.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
* Cognitive / Learning
* Epilepsy & Challenging behaviour
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 the individual 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 managing paperwork & correspondence.
* Support with gardening.
Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.
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
* Car driver preferred but not essential.
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 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.
* Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
* Previous caring experience is essential.
* Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer’s needs on a daily basis.
* Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
* Be self‑motivated with a willingness to get involved.
* Have a lively personality.
Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role. Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.
Specific Days/Times Required
* Monday
* Tuesday
* Wednesday
* Thursday
* Friday
* Saturday
* Sunday
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
This position will require sleep‑ins.
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