Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant

Ref: BRES702

Location: Eastbourne

Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

9.5 set hours to be split between Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, approx. 10.00am start. Extra hours also required to support with ad-hoc appointments. Days/times could vary so flexibility needed.

Hourly pay rate:

£12.00

I am a 60 year old lady with mobility issues due to arthritis.

My hobbies are reading, going to the theatre, going to park, listening to music knitting, sewing and painting.

You would be required to assist me with washing/showering, cleaning/tidying, laundry, meal preparation, shopping and attending physio/therapy sessions and ad-hoc medical appointments.

You should be friendly, reliable and trustworthy.

Flexibility also very important as I need support with attending ad-hoc appointments on a regular basis.

Driver required and be willing to drive my motability car.

Non smoker also needed due to health reasons.

 

 

Duties include:

  • Medication prompting/administering
  • Eating and drinking assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Shopping
  • Cooking
  • Transportation
  • Bathroom assistance

Candidate qualities:

  • Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
  • Reliable with good timekeeping
  • Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
  • Hygienic, tidy and well organised
  • Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
  • Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
  • Honest and cheerful
  • Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
  • Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Flexibility to allow for ad-hoc appointments

Additional requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons

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

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