Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved. About the Employer: Support required for a Male living at home with family, he is very sociable, enjoys music and going out and about, he is a wheelchair user. Employer Disability and Health Conditions: • Mobility / Physical • Vision • Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health Other relevant information: • The individual keeps pets in the home - 3 Indoor cats. Cerebral palsy, visual impairment, mental health, epilepsy and electric wheelchair user About the Role: Duties and Responsibilities: • 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 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. 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. • 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. • 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. When you are Required: Hours per week: 16 Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.