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Job description

This post is to accompany a 40 year old epileptic wheelchair user to a day centre 2 days per week and to the cinema on a Thursday evening every week. He also enjoys shopping trips and going on walks. He is very sociable and enjoys a chat. There is no personal care involved.

Responsibilities

• Accompany this man to all his activities and provide assistance attending possible medical appointments.
• Shopping trips and to day centre.
• Cinema once a week.
• Care and safety at all times is paramount.
• Breakfast prep in the morning.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Demonstrates a respectful, person-centred approach that supports the individual to make choices, maintain independence and live life to the fullest.
• A knowledge of Epilepsy would be an advantage although it is very well controlled.
• Must have a clean driving licence and access to a car that will fit a manual wheelchair.

Desirable Skills

• Previous caring experience would be an advantage.

Further Information

Please note that while this is a temporary post there is a possibility of permanent hours. There are also up to 44 hours per week available.