About the Employer
A placid, peaceful, kind mother of 2 with a great sense of humour who is deaf is looking for a Polish/English speaking support worker to help her primarily with communication at appointments. Will also be useful if you have good telephone manner and written skills. Applicant doesn't need to be able to use sign language. There may be some other tasks involved when needed. If you are bi lingual and be able to help please apply.
About the Employer – Disability and Health Conditions
* Hearing
The employer's hobbies and interests
* Tennis
* Swimming
* Readng
Other relevant information
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
* Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
* 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
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.
* To be able to work on own initiative.
* To work as part of a team.
* 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.
* Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
* Have a lively personality.
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