Personal Care Assistant
Ref: TM8459
Location: Pulborough
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
employed
Hours per week:
3 hours per day Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday (11am-2pm) regular additional hours available for respite support.
Hourly pay rate:
£14.00
Do you have an engaging, patient and understanding nature? I am looking for a personal assistant who can build a positive relationship with my mother so that I can gain some respite opportunities. To start with you would just be spending time with my mum building a good report with her and letting her gain trust and acceptance. My mother is in her early 60’s and when well she enjoys listening to music, watching old TV shows like neighbours and home and away and also loves Asian cuisine. When her health improves I would like her to be able to go out for a walk in her wheelchair or go for a coffee.
My mother has struggled with her mental health over the years, however it is her mobility difficulties that really impacts her day to day life.
I am my mother's main carer and would like some respite from my caring role, so that I can attend work appointments, meet friends and enjoy my own life away from my family home. Company and companionship would be a big part of the role but as the relationship grows I would like to take a step back from some of the caring duties, which would mean that you could be helping with things like personal care, washing, dressing and preparing meals.
Duties include:
Candidate qualities:
- Able to speak and read English or Bengali to a reasonable standard
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
