Female Support Worker(s)

My Support Worker will need to be patient and have an understanding of how MS can affect me. I can get anxious and frustrated if I am rushed, and this can affect my mood greatly. I would like to employ someone who can lift my mood by getting involved with activities that I enjoy., Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder., 4. Assisting me with organising my things around the house and keeping it clean and tidy - e.g. hanging out, folding and packing away clothes, loading the dishwasher, changing my bed, etc.

1. Patient attitude.

2. Understanding or experience of MS and dealing/coping with it.

3. Understanding or experience of Mental Health conditions and dealing/coping with them.

4. Comfortable around dogs.

5. Trustworthy.

6. Able to think of ideas for interesting activities.

7. Good sense of humour!

8. Awareness of the importance of confidentiality.

9. Happy to work in a smoking home.

Desirable Criteria

1. Awareness of mental health issues

2. Willingness to cook with me sometimes

3. Enjoyment of art, e.g. painting, ceramics and learning about other types of art - you don't have to be an artist!

4. Awareness of independent living equipment, e.g. perching stools, A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.