Enabler/homecare for a Young Woman P/t @ - Alnwick, United Kingdom - UKCIL

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Alnwick, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

**A young woman in the Alnwick area is looking for a committed enabler to provide support to access the local community and remain independent at home. The woman has a diagnosis of learning disabilities including autism and would prefer somebody with experience of supporting others with a similar diagnosis. She has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and is managing this through diet and exercise.
The young woman has a good sense of humour is sociable with people she has formed a relationship with and enjoys:

Theatre
Shopping and clothes shopping
Meals out
Family History
Fishing and shooting
Foraging, growing and catching her own food
Socialising with friends
Gardening visiting the local community allotment
Having holidays in the sun

The preferred enabler will be:

A driver with access to their own vehicle (mileage will be paid)
Business Insurance is required.
Friendly
Outgoing
Have a good sense of humour
Be reliable
Willing to engage in the clients' interests

Main duties will include:

Shopping and Meal preparation
Promoting independence with household tasks
Accessing social activities such as community allotment with the client
Engaging in appropriate social activities outside of the client's home such as shopping, cinema trips, meals out.
Expenses will be paid in agreement with the employer._
Location: Alnwick

Rates of Pay:
£10.82 per hour

Hours of work:

14 hours per week to be used preferably weekends and evenings although flexibility/availability of working patterns will be discussed at interview
You will receive 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata per year as part of your employment

Personal specification:

Calm, patient and understanding, with a strong focus on consistency and clear guidelines.
Good communicator
Honest, reliable and caring nature.
Punctual and trustworthy
Respect confidentiality

Training:

Where it is required, such as in Health and Safety matters, practical training and guidance will be arranged, and the care worker will be expected to attend.

This will include moving and handling, medication awareness and additional training specific to the client.

Key Responsibilities:

Services