Job Reference: COV14109CC9
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About The Employer
I’m a psychology student with a strong interest in systems, language, and how people think. I value clear communication, reliability, and a straightforward approach. I’m independent and generally know how I like things done. I enjoy museums, good food, city breaks, and a dry sense of humour, and I work best with someone who is calm, observant, and responsive.
Employer Disability And Health Conditions
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.
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
- Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
- Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
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 (employer to check age requirement with car insurance provider).
Required Skills
- 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.
- 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 self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
- Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer. xlqdzyr
When You Are Required
Hours per week: 72 every fortnight
Specific Days/times Required
- Tuesday, 14:00–19:00
- Friday, 14:00–19:00
- Saturday, 14:00–16:00 every fortnight
This Position Will Require
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.