Female Live in Carer / Female personal care assistant

The Rowan Organisation; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care support organization in Swadlincote is seeking a Female Live-in Carer / Personal Assistant. The role involves providing personal care and support for a young lady with complex care needs, including assisting with hygiene and mobility. Candidates must have experience in live-in care and a valid driving license. This position offers flexible hours and aims to support the individual's independence and personal goals.

Qualifications

• Driving license with a UK or European license and 3 points or less is essential.
• Experience in live-in care, especially with autism and complex needs, is essential.
• Patient, conscientious, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal hygiene and administering medication.
• Maintain a clean home and prepare meals.
• Assist to access the community and participate in activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in live-in care

Driving license (UK or EU)

Detail-oriented

Proactive and trustworthy

Job description

Job Description

Job Reference: MB-JL-Swadlincote1

Job Title: Female Live-in Carer / Personal Assistant (PA)

Responsible to: Directly accountable to and taking direction from the employer and Senior PA

Hours: Minimum 2 weeks per month, flexible during interview

Rate of Pay: £1100.00 to £1700.00 per week

Location: Woodville DE11

Closing date: 31st July 2025. Applicants will be contacted after this date.

Job Purpose

I am a young lady with complex care needs, living in my own home in Swadlincote. I am looking to recruit a team of live-in carers to support me on a 2-week on / 2-week off rota or similar. I am hypersensitive to smells such as perfumes, detergents, and smoke, which significantly impact my health; therefore, these should not be used in my home. Alternative products will be provided. I can shuffle short distances indoors with a rollator and have a power chair for outside, along with a wheelchair-adapted vehicle that you may be required to drive.

The successful candidate will shadow my senior PA for at least two weeks before taking full responsibility for my care and must be willing to undertake relevant training.

I enjoy reading online books, watching TV shows, and have interests in dragons and skulls. When well enough, I enjoy crafts like making cards and visiting craft fairs, with aspirations to create and sell my own crafts. I seek a team of PAs who can support my independence and help me achieve my goals.

Main Duties

• Personal care: Support with personal hygiene, administering medication, and responding to seizures. Full training will be provided.
• Domestic duties: Maintain a clean home, prepare meals, and handle shopping.
• Social activities: Assist me to access the community, participate in activities, and attend appointments.
• Communication: Adapt to my communication methods, which vary depending on my pain levels or seizure activity.
• Mobility: Assist with mobility, supporting me to shuffle and use my rollator.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested.

Person Specification

• Driving license with a UK or European license and 3 points or less is essential.
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.
• Experience in live-in care, especially with autism and complex needs, is essential.
• Patient, conscientious, and detail-oriented with high standards.
• Ability to plan and organize activities with my input.
• Calm, composed, and able to respond effectively in various situations.
• Professional, friendly, and respectful of my views and independence.
• Proactive, quick thinker, and able to work independently or with others as needed.
• Trustworthy, responsible, reliable, flexible, and helpful.
• Comfortable around dogs.

Special Conditions

A DBS check and two references are required. This process is free and confidential.

Disclaimer

The Rowan Organisation acts on behalf of a third party; it is not your employer and is not responsible for employment actions.