Care and Support Assistant - OM

Care and Support Assistant needed in Ross on Wye to support a man in his early twenties with Down Syndrome. Support needed to attend activities and improve life skills.

He would like someone kind and reliable with a sense of humour, a full driving licence and their own car to accompany him to various activities and to meet up with friends.

If you like music and Strictly Come Dancing, you will fit right in. Support is needed permanently on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and for a short time on Wednesdays.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays you will be supporting me with:

• volunteering
• gym sessions
• shopping
• cooking and cleaning
• playing pool
• managing money
• attending various activities

On Wednesdays you will be taking me to the Courtyard and supporting me with my activities there.

Hours are 9‑5, with flexibility needed to cover other PV duties for sickness or holiday. £13 per hour.

You will not be employed by Services For Independent Living but by the parent of the disabled adult.

Salary: £13 per hour.

Location:

Ross-on-Wye.

Hours:

As per contract.

I’m a man in my early 20’s, living with my family in Ross-on-Wye. I have Down Syndrome and need support to keep as independent as possible. I enjoy walks in the woods, swimming, shopping, the gym, and a pub lunch. I have many activities during the week and am keen to improve life skills, particularly using buses to travel to Hereford and other local places to meet friends.

I volunteer in a charity shop, and you would occasionally help me there.

Your role will be to support me to attend the activities described above and, when out, to help me with life skills and maintaining safety.

• Driver with own car essential.
• Previous experience of similar work desirable but not essential; training will be provided.
• Must understand the importance of confidentiality.
• Be fun, confident, energetic.
• Have a good attitude towards independence and teamwork, and the ability to work on your own initiative.

Direct payments are available from Local Authorities for people who have a care and support plan in place following a social care assessment. An amount of money is allocated to purchase the assistance and care needed to live independently.

I should stress that my Mum will be your employer and has full responsibility for recruitment, contracts, supervision, pay, training, etc. A support service assists her in meeting her responsibilities as an employer.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

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