Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved.
About the Employer
To support a young male adult with a learning disability enabling him to access the community and taking part in his chosen activities.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical
• Cognitive / Learning
• Mental Health
Other relevant information
• The individual keeps pets in the home.1 cocker spaniel.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• 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 25.
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 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.
• 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.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
• Tuesday,
• Friday,
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.