Ref: BS WN ML, Carer Required.

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

Job summary

A local care service provider in Bonnyrigg is seeking a carer to assist a disabled man at home. Responsibilities include personal care and engagement through conversation and entertainment. Candidates should be friendly, observant, and willing to join the PVG scheme. The role offers £13.07 per hour for 12 hours a week, with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme or willing to join.
• Must be fine with dogs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care, washing, dressing, PEG feeding, etc.
• Engaging the man with conversation, audiobooks, films and music.

Skills

Friendly and chatty

Observant with good initiative

Job description

Overview

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.
• All training will be provided by the family and other carer.

About you

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

Details

• Rate of pay: £13.07 per hour.
• Post is for 12 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday 10:00–16:00.
• Option of overtime to cover holidays and sickness.

Application

Please apply as soon as possible by either sending your CV with a cover letter or completing and returning an application form. Applications should be sent to [e-mail].

For more information and an application form please obtain an application pack. This can be downloaded from the recruitment section of www.lothiancil.org.uk or by emailing [e-mail] and quoting reference BS WN ML.