Support Worker / Buddy SCES218

I have hearing difficulties, meaning I often need to lip read. Because of this I need a PA who is able to speak English extremely fluently and clearly so that I am able to understand. I have a mild learning disability and some memory problems, so need prompting and reminding around care and support needs including reminders of upcoming appointments and support with suitable clothing choices. I need support with accessing social and leisure activities and would love a PA who shares similar interests to me such a tenpin bowling, crafts, walking and going to the cinema or theatre. I require a driver with their own car to enable me to access the community. Duties include: Other relevant duties as required Shopping Cooking Transportation Dressing / undressing Help improve cooking confidence and support with main meal preparation (I use photo cards to cook) Prompting and reminding around care and support needs including reminders of upcoming appointments and support with suitable clothing choices Candidate qualities

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality Reliable with good timekeeping Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative Hygienic, tidy and well organised Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills Honest and cheerful Creative Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard Able to always work to high standards of health & safety Experience of working with the profoundly deaf preferred. Must speak English extremely fluently and clearly so that I am able to lip read and understand. Additional requirements Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

• Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 12:30pm- 3:30pm. It may be possible to swap Saturday shifts to a Sunday. Job share possible, so please apply if you can do any of the hours. Hourly pay rate: £16.00 employed rate, £21.50 self-employed rate