Live in carer – 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off CILR/Dorset/160924

Compass Independent Living; Bridport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A support service provider in Bridport seeks a live-in carer to assist a 35-year-old woman with Asperger's and epilepsy. Responsibilities include supporting daily activities like crafting and gardening, as well as managing epilepsy-related tasks. Candidates should be responsible, trustworthy, and have experience with autism. The role offers competitive pay and requires a driving license.

Qualifications

• Respectful of confidentiality and privacy.
• Responsible, reliable and trustworthy.
• Punctual, reliable and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily living activities including crafting and puzzles.
• Assist with epilepsy management and household tasks.
• Encourage participation in walks and gardening.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Good communication and social skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work on your own initiative

Job description

The Role

To support a kind amazing 35‑year‑old lady with a diagnosis of Asperger’s, epilepsy and a degree of brain damage who struggles with her emotions and can be extremely challenging to participate in daily life and her keen interests of crafting.

Main Duties

• Crafting
• Puzzles
• Walks
• Gardening
• Epilepsy support (training will be given)
• Household tasks
• Food shopping
• Support to prepare a healthy cooked evening meal
• Prompting to shower and clean teeth
• Supporting to list meal ideas

Personal Qualities and Attributes required

• Respectful of confidentiality and privacy
• Responsible, reliable and trustworthy
• Respectful of dignity and independence
• Good communication and social skills
• Punctual, reliable and flexible
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Understanding, adaptable and organised
• Car driver with driving licence to drive customer’s car with correct insurance in place
• Must have experience with Autism

Additional Information

This role may be subject to a DBS check; your employer may also ask you to supply references.

You must be able to prove the right to work in the UK. No sponsorships are available.

Schedule & Compensation

Hours: Live in carer – 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off.

Pay: £12.60 per hour between 8 am – 10 pm and £100.00 for sleeping night.

Job Type: Full time.

About Compass Disability Services

Compass Disability Services (Compass Independent Living Team) is a support, advisory and payroll service. We support people with a disability or long‑term health condition to live independently and retain control of their lives within the community. You will work for the individual or family that we are supporting.