Care Assistant for a person F/T £11.44/hr in Carshalton - FTE - £0.0k

UKCIL; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caregiving service is seeking a Care Assistant for a man with Young Onset Alzheimer's in Carshalton. The role involves providing companionship, assisting with social activities, and helping with communication tasks. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving license and enjoy engaging socially. Starting one day a week, this role offers competitive pay at £11.44/hr.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing companionship and support for individuals with Alzheimer's.
• Ability to engage in social and leisure activities and assist with administrative tasks.
• Full UK driving license and personal vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Geoff on outings and activities.
• Assist with communication, emails, and messaging.
• Support Geoff's independence and social interactions.

Skills

Companionship

Communication

Social engagement

Tools

Phone

Transportation

Job description

Care Assistant for a person F/T@ £11.44/hr in Carshalton

My husband Geoff is a man in his early sixties who was diagnosed with Young Onset Alzheimer's disease. Geoff is physically fit and healthy. He enjoys going to the gym, playing golf, going for walks via a coffee shop. Geoff gave up work over five years' ago as he was starting to show signs of memory loss and could not continue. He volunteered for a little at Citizens' Advice Bureau but stopped that a couple of years' ago too.

Geoff is struggling with loneliness, lack of social contact during the day Mon-Weds while I am at work. Although some of his friends still see him from time to time this is not regularly. The Alzheimer's creates some challenges for Geoff in dealing with dates and times, being able to communicate and complete longer sentences and finding the right words. This also means he finds some social situations harder.

We are looking for a companion/personal assistant (preferably male if possible!) who could accompany Geoff on walks, going shopping, going to London, taking part in activities and helping with administrative tasks such as checking and responding to emails, help with using his phone and responding to texts and WhatsApp messages. Looking for a non-smoker who likes cats too.

We are looking for someone to work one day a week (possibly a Wednesday) to start with.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Please note that you should apply through the official channels, and we are an equal opportunities employer.