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Independent Lives; Wisborough Green; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Lives in Wisborough Green is seeking a Female Personal Care/Support Worker for 1.5 hours on Wednesdays and Thursday evenings. The role offers flexible evening times and an hourly rate of £14. You will assist with evening routines, light meals, and preparing for the next day.

The position is in a fairly remote area where having a car is an advantage. You will support a woman and may be employed directly by the employer or as self-employed, with holiday pay if employed.

Qualifications

• Respect privacy and confidentiality.
• Reliable with good timekeeping.
• Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative.
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised.
• Fit and healthy to undertake duties.
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Honest and cheerful.
• Must read/speak English reasonably.
• Health & safety standard adherence.

Responsibilities

• Medication prompting/administering.
• Housekeeping.
• Shopping.
• Cooking.
• Companionship.
• Gardening.
• Dressing / undressing.
• Bathroom assistance.

Skills

Reliable with good timekeeping

English communication

Ability to work independently

Patient and cheerful

Job description

Female Personal Care/Support Workers DP2285

1.5 hours weds and Thursday evening- times are flexible and can be discussed at interview

Hourly pay rate: £14.00

I am a happy, easy going employer, looking for a reliable and friendly personal assistant who requires help with my evening routine, simple meal preparation and getting things ready for the next day.

The workplace is a family environment and we are very fun and welcoming and as we live in a fairly remote area, driving your own car would be an advantage.

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Duties include:

• Medication prompting/administering
• Other relevant duties as required
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Companionship
• Gardening
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance

Candidate qualities:

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• UK driving licence desirable but not essential
• Access to own vehicle desirable but not essential
• Drivers licence required: No

Additional requirements

• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes:

• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
• If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
• Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
• *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

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Company: Independent Lives. Salary: from £14 an hour. Hours: Part-time. Location: Wisborough Green. Working pattern: On-site. Job type: Permanent.