Carer Companion

Private Household; Wrose; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring family in the United Kingdom is looking for dedicated carers to assist a 70-year-old woman with daily living activities. The role requires physical strength and a sense of humour, as well as the ability to provide companionship in a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates should be trustworthy, responsible, and proactive, with a willingness to engage in light household management.

Qualifications

• Must be an adult with strong moral integrity.
• Physically fit individual capable of assisting with movements.
• Previous care experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Katie with mobility and personal care.
• Prepare meals and manage household tasks.
• Provide companionship and engage in activities.

Skills

Trustworthy

Responsible

Reliable

Good sense of humour

Physically fit

Ability to assist with transfers

Job description

We are looking to expand our team of carers for Katie, 70‑year‑old woman, former doctor, semi‑paralysed following brain haemorrhage (in 1991). Katie is a wheelchair user; we’ve adapted to ground‑floor living in the past 18 months. Katie retains all her mental abilities but has poor(ish) short‑term memory. The house is a welcoming and friendly environment and we are looking for laid‑back but vigilant carers to provide assistance and companionship to Katie.

We currently have a care team who cover 7 days a week working 9‑2 pm.

Desired Shifts

• Two 5‑hour shifts across a week.
• Possibility of additional shifts, including evening and overnight stays.

Duties

• Help Katie up, shower, dressing, transfers to wheelchair (requires strength).
• Prepare lunch, wash clothes, ironing.
• General household management and companionship.

Qualifications

• Essential – Trustworthy, responsible, reliable adult with a good sense of humour.
• Essential – Physically fit and able to assist with transfers.
• Desirable – Car driver.
• Desirable – Able to cook simple meals.
• Desirable – Interest in gardening.
• Desirable – Ideally previous care experience.