Carer/Support Worker/PA Crosby

Sefton; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A private household in Liverpool is seeking a caregiver to assist an adult male with both physical and mental health needs. Responsibilities include supporting with communication, encouraging healthy activities, and assisting with self-care and household tasks. The position offers up to 16 flexible hours per week at £12.75 per hour. An interest in arts and crafts is desirable. An enhanced DBS check is required, with associated costs covered by the employer.

Qualifications

• An interest in arts and crafts.
• Dignity and respect.
• Patient and caring nature.
• Flexibility in scheduling.
• A driving licence is preferable but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and encouragement with cleaning.
• Aid communication with doctors and support services.
• Support during travel to appointments.
• Encourage engagement in mental health activities.
• Handle medication occasionally when needed.
• Prompt cooking and eating routines.
• Assist with self-care tasks.

Job description

Overview

You will be caring for an adult male with a combination of physical and mental health issues. Work would include assistance with phone calls, attending appointments, assisting with medications when partner is not present, encouragement to engage with hobbies and interests and basic self-care. The number of hours would be up to 16 per week. Flexible hours can be arranged by mutual agreement. £12.75 P/H.

Responsibilities

• Assistance and encouragement with cleaning specific areas of the house.
• Assistance with communication with Doctors, DWP and support accessing mental health services before reaching a crisis point.
• Assistance travelling to and attending appointments.
• Encouragement to engage with activities to support mental health, such as arts and crafts and gardening.
• Occasional responsibility for medication when partner is away.
• Occasional support with cooking and prompting to eat and drink.
• Assistance and prompting for self-care.

Desirable Requirements

• An interest in arts and crafts.
• Dignity and respect.
• Patient.
• Caring.
• Flexible.
• A driving licence is preferable but not necessary.

Additional Information

An enhanced DBS check will be required before employment commences; this cost will be met by the employer.

We are a private household therefore we CANNOT provide sponsorship, so you MUST have a full right to work in the UK.

How to Apply

Send CV to [e-mail] (please reference the email DP/DS/RC).