Companion Driver

**Job Outline - P/T Companion Driver**

**1 or 2 Male Companion Drivers required to **assist a gentleman in Largs

To cover between _6 to 12 hrs per week, with 1 worker or 2 workers

**Salary**

wage rate - £13.15 per hour, wages are paid 4 weekly in arrears

**Annual Leave**

5.6 weeks paid Annual leave pro rate based on contracted hrs

**Days of work / times required**

Days to be further discussed at interview

There is the potential for occasional overnights, to give the Carer a break again this will be discussed in advance

**Job Purpose**

To be a companion to a gentleman in Largs, who is in his 50s. He has Frontal Temple lobe Dementia and cannot be left on his own, as would get lost. He lives at home with his wife and the support will be to provide stimulation and social support to the gentleman, whilst giving the Carer a break from her caring role. To get him out and about and try new things

Please note that he does not cope well in strange surroundings, if there is lots of noise

He had a Heart attack in March, still recovering. Due to the type of Dementia this has had an affect on his sight and his peripheral vision.

Due to his condition he doesn’t understand when it's his turn, if he is in a que and lets everyone go before him.

**Employer**

You will be employed by the personal employer, who will be assisted to administer payroll and undertake the necessary employment support responsibilities by a relevant support organisation.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**

You will be responsible for supporting the person to engage in all aspects of community life and activities as directed by as well as keep him safe.

Being flexible is a key component to this job and you will be guided by the employer ( his wife ) herself about the particular activities she wants him to participate in at particular times and you are expected to support these choices.

you may be required to work in the evening on occasions and the occasional weekend, this will be advised in advance.

You will be required to drive your own vehicle, so must have business use on your car Ins.

**Training**

Previous experience working with Individuals with Dementia would be a distinct advantage

**Person Specification**

Demonstrable experience of supporting people to fulfil their potential and have active lives.

An understanding of how to support and facilitate in a way that empowers the person.

Good interpersonal skills and values reflecting social inclusion.

Excellent and effective communication skills.

Excellent listening skills.

Good organisational skills.

Must be reliable

Working knowledge of good person-centred practice.

Experience

Can draw on lived experience of positively supporting someone as a peer or similar.

Can engage effectively and work in partnership with others.

Have supported people to achieve positive outcomes in their life.

**Personal Qualities**

The gentleman has a wide range of interests which are in a table at the end of this person spec.

He previously did all of these, however with the stage his Dementia is at now, **his main focus is Football**

He is looking to recruit someone with some similar interests.

He is looking for someone with a good sense of humour, down to earth, likes a good blether and a bit of banter but is also a good listener and a responsible person.

The person should be good at connecting into community activities and making contacts/networks

Wide experience of community activities

Other

You must have a full clean UK driving licence and your own transport

You must be physically

You must have a good sense of humour, be flexible and reliable

**The Persons interests are**:
Mainly Football, Ayr United

( **Not Kilmarnock** )

Try walking football

Going out for a drive

Golf

Previously he worked in I. T

Likes 80s music

Going for a walk safely

Drive to Glasgow - Art Galleries, Transport Museum

**Probationary period**
- There is a 6 month probationary period attached to the post
- Successful applicant will have to undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme and supply 2 up to date reference contacts prior to appointment

AILN are not the employers we are a support service to private individuals

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £13.15 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 12 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme

Physical setting:

- Homecare

Shift:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Largs 6 - 12hrs