female Support Worker

Age UK; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Age UK is seeking a dedicated female Support Worker to assist a 40-year-old gentleman who requires 24-hour support. The role includes daytime support and on-site overnight sleepovers, with a base pay of £13.47 per hour and £45 per night for sleepovers.

Responsibilities include personal care, daily living tasks, household duties, and accompanying the client to appointments and social activities. Driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Female candidate aged 21 or over.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Good communication skills and a flexible approach.
• Willingness to provide overnight sleepover support.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to enable the client to live independently.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks as needed.
• Support with housework, gardening, shopping and meal prep.
• Support with holidays, appointments, social activities and outings.
• Provide companionship and encourage independence.
• Drive client to appointments and activities as required.

Job description

A 40 year old gentleman living in own home who cannot be left alone is requiring 24-hour support, looking for a female Support Worker (aged 21+) to join his care team. Pay: £13.47 per hour with £45 per night for sleepover. Hours of Work:

• Monday: 9:30am - 11:00pm, followed by a sleepover
• Tuesday: 7:00am - 11:00pm, followed by a sleepover
• Wednesday: 7:00am - 9:30am

During sleepovers, you will be expected to remain on-site and provide support if the client wakes during the night and requires assistance.

About the Role

• Providing person-centred support to enable the client to live as independently as possible
• Assisting with personal care (daily hygiene reminders, supervision of shaving, helping with weather appropriate clothing)
• Assisting with daily living tasks where required - this will cover such things as housework, cleaning windows, ironing, food preparation, tending to two small lawns, and ordering shopping
• Supporting the client with holidays, appointments, social activities, and community outings
• Providing companionship and encouraging independence
• Driving the client to appointments and activities as required

Requirements

• Female Support Worker
• Aged 21 or over
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Trustworthy, reliable, kind, and compassionate
• Good communication skills and a flexible approach
• Willingness to provide overnight sleepover support and respond if the client wakes during the night

If you have experience in providing support, personal care, and are dependable, and committed to helping someone live a fulfilling and active life, we would love to hear from you.