Self Employed Care Assistant for a lady 24 hr/wk@ £16.88/hr in Berwick-upon-tweed

Job Reference

(a3a) A mature, retired professional lady is looking for two efficient support assistants who are able to drive to provide some domestic assistance in the Berwick area. She has limited mobility and some chronic health issues and as a result requires support with daily living tasks within her own home.

The individual is interested in animals, art, the outdoors and nature and would prefer somebody with similar interests.
 
Must be pet friendly as she has cats and dogs. Hours of work: 

24 hours over 3 days for each worker although flexibility is possible 

Additional hours may also be available as well as sickness/holiday cover

Self Employed individuals are preferred

Part time will be considered

If interested please apply and specific hours/availability can be discussed in detail
  Rate of Pay: £16.88 per hour employed rate Main Duties:  

Prompt to take medication as prescribed 

Assist with washing / drying hair

Assist with preparation for bath and subsequent associated cleaning of bathroom 

Meal preparation and associated tasks 

Assist with shopping and managing kitchen cupboards 

Enabling to go out in the community including driving 

Assist with use of wheelchair 

Various regular basic domestic tasks 

Assist with paperwork management 

Assist with some simple computer use 

Personal specification:  

Punctual. 

Honest and reliable. 

Respect confidentiality. 

Ability to both take instructions and use own initiative. 

Must be pet friendly

Car driver essential 

Caring nature 

Common sense

Interest in the outdoors, animals and nature to help. 

Further Information:

AnEnhanced Certificate of Disclosure (DBS) will have to be obtained for the successful candidate (at employer’s expense). 

Work will include some weekends and early evenings and hours may vary week to week although fixed basic hours can be arranged to suit.  Training:  All the tasks can be taught and guided by the employer, but relevant experience is desirable, no specific qualification is essential. 

Where it is required, such as in Health and Safety matters, practical training and guidance will be arranged, and the care worker will be expected to attend. Services

Meal Preparation

Personal Care

Domestic Care

Social + Leisure activities

Support to remain independent

Training

Essential PA Guide

Safeguarding Adults/Children

Moving & Handling

Food Hygiene

Transportation

Full UK driving license

Can drive a motability equipped car

Medical

Safe Administration of Medication

Schedule, Pay & Hours Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mor Aft Eve ONA ONS ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep Hour/Week 24.0 Pay/hr £16.88 Weekly Actual £ Monthly Actual £1, Annual Actual £21, Annual FTE £35, Back Apply