Compassionate Home Care Assistant for Seniors (Dementia)

BCP Council; Southbourne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a self-employed Personal Care Assistant to support an older couple in their home in the Southbourne area. The role involves two fixed visits each week, with additional cover and permanent shifts possible within a team of carers.

Experience with dementia, moving and handling, and medication support is valued. Visits include Monday morning at 08:30 for 1.5 hours and Friday evening at 21:00 for 1 hour.

Qualifications

• Relevant care qualifications or training.
• Experience with older people or adults with care needs.
• Experience with dementia or cognitive impairment.
• Ability to manage medication, appointments or daily routines.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support to an older couple in their home.
• Support people with physical health, frailty and memory loss needs.
• Attend Monday visit at 08:30 for 1.5 hours.
• Attend Friday visit at 21:00 for 1 hour.
• Cover holiday and sickness shifts when available.
• Take on permanent shifts if they become vacant and you choose to accept.

Skills

Personal care

Moving and handling

Medication support

Education

Relevant care qualifications or training

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a self-employed Personal Care Assistant to support an older couple in their home in the Southbourne area. The role involves two fixed visits each week, with additional cover and permanent shifts possible within a team of carers.

Experience with dementia, moving and handling, and medication support is valued. Visits include Monday morning at 08:30 for 1.5 hours and Friday evening at 21:00 for 1 hour.