Overview
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About the Employer
The position is to help a young man access the community, attend the gym and groups.
About the Individual
* Mobility / Physical
* Acquired Brain Injury
* Vision
* Had a severe stroke
Pets in the home; Lives with parents, who have a dog.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
* Support and/or prompt with cooking, meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
* 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.
* Perform other duties as reasonably required.
* Report all accidents to the employer immediately.
* Report defects or hazards which may give rise to an accident.
* Ensure safety of the individual at all times.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Full driving licence essential – must be 25 or older.
* Be honest, reliable, trustworthy, punctual.
* Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including prohibited use of social media.
* Be able to work on own initiative.
* 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; genuine interest in supporting people with disability/illness to achieve their goals.
* Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer’s needs daily.
* Flexibility is an advantage as hours may be variable.
* Be self‑motivated with willingness to get involved.
* Have a lively personality.
Working Hours
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
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