Support Worker (No Personal Care) LTES942

I am looking for an experienced support worker for 8 hours per week. I have Huntington's disease and this condition means I am more easily fatigued and have difficulty mobilising. I now require one-to-one support to arrange and attend social activities and appointments, as well as support at meal-times due to choking risks and difficulties with meal preparation. Word-finding has become more challenging, and I prefer not to take phone calls but to have face-to-face interactions. I have 2 regular appointments per week and would need you to take me to these and pick me up again. I also need support two lunchtimes per week, Monday, and Thursday between 12.00 and 1.00 to support with preparing and eating lunch.

Duties include:
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Clinical tasks
Other relevant duties as required
Housekeeping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Looking after pets
Gardening

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
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission

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 either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Hours per week: 8 hours per week, there are 2 regular appointments per week. Indoor Cycling on a Thursday morning from 11.30 to 12.30, I do not always stay for the whole hour. Friday I go to the Gym from 4.00pm again I do not always stay for the whole hour. 2 lunch calls on a Monday and Thursday between 12.00pm and
1.00pm. Remaining hours to be used to access the community, this can be
discussed at interview.

Hourly pay rate:
£12.00ph rising to £12.21 in April