Location
Louth, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom
Job description
About the Employer
Support for a 43 year old man with a cognitive disability. To support in the home and to get out into the community. Specific working times and hours to be discussed, but ideally 3 to 4 hours a day, 3 days a week. Support during tea-time which can sometimes mean going out to eat or going to disco night. Also requires support in the bungalow.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Walking• Disco Night• Pool
Other relevant information
• The individual has allergies. Cigarette smoke. • The individual keeps pets in the home - Cats.
About the Role
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 with food shopping.
• 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.
Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.
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 and car owner – must have business insurance.
Required Skills
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• 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.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• 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.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
• Monday, 9am - 1pm breakfast, shopping and socialising
• Tuesday, 5pm till 8pm tea, and small amount of housework.
This advert may close before the stated date if sufficient applications are received.
Job tags
Salary
£10.42 per hour
