Description
I am a 64-year-old woman who enjoyed living independently in my own home in North Lanarkshire. I am generally a very polite, thoughtful, happy woman who enjoys listening to music & dancing. I have a great imagination and a mischievous sense of humour. Although I have strong verbal skills, I can find communicating and some social situations difficult to interpret.
I am very proud of my independence & living in my community. I always like to be smartly dressed, have my hair styled & have my jewellery on. I am looking for someone who can encourage and support me to maintain and develop these skills. I require my support staff to prompt me around my household tasks and managing my personal care although I can complete these independently. I also use my support to access my local community and to pursue my interests. Lately I have been unable to go out and enjoy my local community and will therefore be looking for support to re-establish my routines as quickly as possible. I have adapted well to the current situation; However I will soon be moving to a new home that better meets my needs, I will have a new staff team in place so will need a lot of guidance and support to understand everything that is going on around me.
I am looking for someone who
· has an understanding of working with people with complex health & mental health needs.
· is calm and confident and can remain relaxed and provide reassurance when I am upset
· is perceptive and can read my moods or situations and act accordingly
· is willing to understand my needs and is prepared to persevere to get it right
· has a good sense of humour
· will provide a consistent approach
I will have 2 staff supporting me at all times of the day & night, should I require additional support at this time I also have technology in place to keep me safe and would rely on my response on-call support. I am looking for a new team to support me back into the community and into my new home.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer who are fully committed to supporting our staff with their own personal development.
All candidates are required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Adults (PVG) Scheme.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £12.50 per hour