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You will be working in a family home. We are a friendly relaxed couple who want someone who can be relied upon and treated as part of the family. We are a tired couple, she with a brain injury, he as her main carer. You will be employed to assist the lady, as, although she is mobile, she can get confused, so you must be with her, to ensure she manages her meals, medication including insulin and all round care as hours are flexible and can be job shared. We will be flexible as we believe that work must fit with the carer as well as the person being cared for.

This job is based in Cheltenham.

The hours are flexible and can be job shared. We will be flexible as we believe that work must fit with the carer as well as the person being cared for.

• Blue Light Card
• Pension
• Holiday pay
• Flexible working

• Acquired Brain Injury

About the Role

• Support and / or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering / bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and / or prompt with cooking / meal preparation and eating meals / drinks.
• Support and / or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and / or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, hospital / doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support to get to and from school / work / college / social activities.
• 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.

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position

as you will be required to administer medication.

The individual's 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).

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

• 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 essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Be self‑motivated with a willingness to get involved.

Be flexible with length of shift, able to work a long shift or a short one depending on need.

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.