Job Reference: ESX16888DW1 (Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, PART 1 Applies) Location: Benfleet, Essex, South East Hourly Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours per week: 10 Applicants must be 25 years of age or over. About the Employer 59 year old lady who requires support in and outside the home. She has long term medical conditions. She is very jovial, easy-going and loves being around people. Employer Disability and Health Conditions • Mobility / Physical • Invisible Angina, Lupus The employer's hobbies and interests: • Writing a book • Shopping• Grandchildren Other relevant information • The individual has allergies. Fish, Eggs, Penicillin, Nuts. Not currently, but would like to have a dog in the future 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 with food shopping. • Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship. • Support with managing paperwork & correspondence. • Support with gardening. 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. • 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. • 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. First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer. When you are Required Specific days/times required: • Monday, • Wednesday, • Friday, Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.