About the Employer

We are looking for a kind, compassionate part time carer for my 25 year old daughter who requires 24/7 care. This is a wonderful opportunity to support a young lady and her family in a peaceful and rural home setting. 

The role requires that she is prepared for bed in the evenings and is up and dressed in the mornings ready to go to her day centre. 

Required skills:

• experience in clinical/complex care
• all aspects of personal care, showering and dressing
• able to follow instructions accurately
• be patient, supportive, caring and able to work on own initiative
• able to develop trusting working relationships 
• must be fully covid vaccinated

 

Full training and support will be given to the right candidate. Previous experience is preferred but not essential and it is important that you view this role as a long-term commitment.

 

Due to the location the successful candidate must have a full UK drivers’ licence and their own vehicle.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

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Other relevant information

Non-smoker.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

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The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To work as part of a team.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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