Carer

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living; Bonnyrigg; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care agency is seeking a Carer to support a disabled man in Bonnyrigg. The role involves assisting with personal care and engaging him with conversation and media related to his interests, which include music and comedy. Required qualities include being observant, friendly, and a willingness to join the PVG scheme. This part-time position offers £13.07 per hour, with 12 hours weekly over weekends, and training will be provided by the family. Candidates should apply via CV or application form.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme or be willing to join.
• Comfortable working around dogs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, washing, and dressing.
• Engage in conversation, audiobooks, films, and music.
• Receive training provided by the family and other carers.

Skills

Observant

Good initiative

Friendly and chatty

Job description

Carer required to assist a disabled man living in his family home in Bonnyrigg.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care, washing, dressing, PEG feeding, etc.
• Engaging the man with conversation, audiobooks, films and music. His main interests are music and comedy.
• Providing all training will be supplied by the family and other carers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Observant, good initiative, friendly and chatty.
• Fine with dogs.
• Must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme or be willing to join.

Employment Details

• Rate of pay: £13.07 per hour.
• Hours: 12 per week, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Option for overtime to cover holidays and sickness.
• Application: Send CV and cover letter or complete the application form to [e-mail].
• Additional information and application form can be downloaded from the recruitment section of www.lothiancil.org.uk or by emailing [e-mail] with reference BS WN ML.