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About the Employer
The role is for social activities only. You must be comfortable around horses as riding is the service users passion and attends three times a week. Previous experience with adults with learning difficulties is desired. To be confident driving to a wide variety of locations. Be flexible to stay away for a couple of nights with her for short breaks. Would prefer someone who already has NVQ3 in Health and social care but training can be given if the person shows they already have experience.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
• Cognitive / Learning
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Horse Riding
Other relevant information:
• The individual has allergies. to Cats. No Pets at home.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• 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:
Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
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.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
When you are Required:
Hours per week: 16
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.