Support Worker - Hawick, United Kingdom - Encompass

Encompass

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Hawick, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Support Worker
I am a man in my 30's living alone in Hawick, and am looking for the right person to

support me and my friendly dog as I have MS. I am looking for a friendly, considerate

and supportive person to join my existing team due to an increase in my requirements.

I require assistance with some personal care, leg stretches and light household duties

in the morning, and meal preparation at lunch and dinner time. I also require support

to access the community for shopping and exercise. I do not currently require any

support on a Sunday, however this may change in the future.

Tasks:

I need assistance with stretching my legs in the morning before I get up to

improve my functional ability for the day;

My appearance is very important, therefore some support with personal care;
I sometimes require the assistance of one person and equipment for some of my

transfers;

Assistance with general household duties to enable me to maintain my home;
Some assistance with food preparation at mealtimes as required;
Supporting me to care for my dog, according to my fluctuating abilities;
Supporting me to attend the leisure centre one or two times weekly to use the

gym (blocks of hours);

Any other tasks which aid me to live independently.

Skills/Experience:

Cheerful and selfmotivated with a good sense of humour.
Honest, reliable and a degree of flexibility.
Understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Caring and sensitive to the problems having a disability can bring.
Must like dogs.

Hours of Work:

Starting any time between 07.30a.m and 8.30a.m for 1 to 1.5 hours each day;
Lunch visit between 12.30p.m and 1.30p.m for 30 minutes;
Dinner visit between 5.30p.m and 6.30p.m for 30 minutes;
A degree of flexibility can be considered for the right person, and start times can

be discussed and agreed upon;