P/T Companion support worker - 07/Cumnock/MT

Ayrshire Independent Living Network; Cumnock; On-site; AUD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network is seeking a part-time Companion Support Worker in Cumnock to provide personal care and practical support to a gentleman.

You will assist with showering, dressing, meal prep, medication support and household tasks, with flexibility for weekend work and some driving as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in the care sector.
• PVG disclosure update required.
• 6 month probationary period with 1 week notice.
• Two up-to-date reference contacts.
• Full driving licence preferred; may drive employer’s vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering, dressing, meal prep and medication assistance.
• Assist with shopping, paperwork and ordering medication.
• May accompany the gentleman on outings to appointments or social activities.
• Cover for other staff when they are on annual leave or sick.
• Maintain reliability, trustworthiness and confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Personal care

Reliability

Confidentiality

Mature outlook

Driving licence

Job description

Ref: 07/Cumnock/MT

P/T Companion support worker

Hours: 14 hours per week

Hourly rate: £13.45

Dual Funded: Self-directed support & ILF

Days Days to be discussed at interview.

Times Employer willing to be flexible with days and times, but will include weekends at times.

Location: Cumnock

Personal Assistant / Companion required to provide support to a gentleman in Cumnock.

He has a wheelchair which he only uses when necessary.

To provide personal care support including showering, dressing, meal prep, assistance with medication, as well as household tasks.

Assistance with shopping, paperwork, ordering medication

You may be asked at times to assist with covering for other staff that assist with his social support ( if they are on A/L or off sick ) you may be accompanying the gentleman on outings to golf / fishing weather permitting and to appointments.

Full Drivers licence preferred, as will occasionally have to drive the employer’s vehicle if he is unwell. Previous experience working in the care sector

Qualities

This vacancy would be suitable to someone with a mature outlook who would feel comfortable to support the employer with the above tasks.

It is essential that you are reliable, trustworthy, respectful and aware of the importance of confidentiality.

There is a 6 month probationary period attached to this post, please note there is a 1 weeks notice within this period if things don’t work out

Successful applicant will have to undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme as well as provide 2 up to date reference contacts