Carer

Penderels Trust; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local social care service in Brentwood is looking for an empathetic and reliable individual to support a client with daily activities, including cooking, shopping, and promoting independence. This position requires a caring personality, flexible hours typically amounting to 10 hours monthly on specific days. Previous experience is not necessary, but a genuine interest in providing support to individuals with disabilities is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be patient, supportive, and caring.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the employer's needs.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, but interest in supporting people with disabilities is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support with cooking, meal preparation, and eating.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support with food shopping and caring for pets.
• Encourage friendships and independence in daily activities.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Good listening skills

Empathy

Job description

Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved.

To apply, follow the link provided and fill out an application form or forward your CV to [e-mail] (Please include the job reference number: ESX17280MM1 to your email if submitting via email).

About the Employer

I have a few health problems - learning difficulties and short term memory - likes to go out for walks and going for a coffee - would like help with cooking and like company. someone who is a good listener.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Hearing
• Cognitive / Learning

The employer's hobbies and interests

• Likes a coffee
• Walking
• Music

Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies. no smokers please.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.

• 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 be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• 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.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Have a lively personality.

When you are required

Hours per week: 5 hours Thursday 5 hours second tuesday of every month

• Tuesday
• Thursday

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.