Supporting: 
Male
Job Ref:
REF:AC/SE9
Area:
SE9
Contract: 
Permanent
Hours per week: 
69 split between 2
Type of support: 
Independent living skills
Age: 
26 - 65 years
Job overview...: 

 

We are looking for a flexible, compassionate, reliable, and proactive person to promote independence for a 30-year-old man, who uses both electric and Manual wheelchair who has a learning disability, complex medical needs, and a visual impairment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide support including all aspects of Personal Care, meal preparation, administer medication, household tasks and simple admin.
  • Accompany to and from, social engagements, medical appointments when required.
  • Ensure The clients well-being and safety at home and when out, particularly given his visual impairment.

Requirements:

  • Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities or complex needs is preferable however not essential.
  • Understanding of visual impairments and how to support independence safely.
  • Wheelchair user
  • Preferably a driver with a full UK driving licence (not essential but helpful).
  • Training provided
  • Good clear communication skills, including strong spoken and written English.
  • Ability to assist with light administrative tasks.
  • Patient, respectful, and positive approach to care.
  • A good sense of humour – The client enjoys comedy and watching comedians.
  • Comfortable around pets in the home.

If you're enthusiastic about making a real difference in someone's life and supporting them to live as independently as possible, we’d love to hear from you.