Self Employed Care Assistant for a lady 24hr @ £17.72/ph in Berwick-upon-Tweed - BERWICK-UPON-T[...]

UKCIL Ltd; North East, Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking self-employed care assistants to support a retired lady with daily living tasks in Berwick-upon-Tweed. This role involves assisting with medication, meal preparation, and various domestic tasks while ensuring the comfort and well-being of the client. Ideal candidates should be punctual, reliable, and pet-friendly, with a caring nature and an interest in animals and the outdoors. Flexible working hours are available, making it a great opportunity for those looking to make a positive impact in someone's life while enjoying a rewarding role in the care sector.

Qualifications

• Must be pet friendly and a car driver.
• Experience in care is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks including meal prep and medication prompts.
• Provide domestic assistance and enable outings in the community.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Caring nature

Common sense

Ability to take instructions

Initiative

Interest in outdoors and animals

Education

Relevant experience in care

Tools

Wheelchair

Computer

Job description

Self Employed Care Assistant for a lady 24hr @ £17.72/ph in Berwick-upon-Tweed - BERWICK-UPON-TWEED - TD15

A mature, retired professional lady is looking for two efficient support assistants who are able to drive to provide some domestic assistance in the Berwick area. She has limited mobility and some chronic health issues and as a result requires support with daily living tasks within her own home.

The individual is interested in animals, art, the outdoors and nature and would prefer somebody with similar interests.

Must be pet friendly as she has cats and dogs.

Hours of work:

• 24 hours over 3 days for each worker although flexibility is possible
• Additional hours may also be available as well as sickness/holiday cover
• Self Employed individuals are preferred
• Part time will be considered

If interested please apply and specific hours/availability can be discussed in detail.

Rate of Pay: £17.72 per hour employed rate

Main Duties:

• Prompt to take medication as prescribed
• Assist with washing / drying hair
• Assist with preparation for bath and subsequent associated cleaning of bathroom
• Meal preparation and associated tasks
• Assist with shopping and managing kitchen cupboards
• Enabling to go out in the community including driving
• Assist with use of wheelchair
• Various regular basic domestic tasks
• Assist with paperwork management
• Assist with some simple computer use

Personal specification:

• Punctual
• Honest and reliable
• Respect confidentiality
• Ability to both take instructions and use own initiative
• Must be pet friendly
• Car driver essential
• Caring nature
• Common sense
• Interest in the outdoors, animals and nature to help

Further Information:
An Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure (DBS) will have to be obtained for the successful candidate (at employer’s expense).

Work will include some weekends and early evenings and hours may vary week to week although fixed basic hours can be arranged to suit.

Training:

All the tasks can be taught and guided by the employer, but relevant experience is desirable, no specific qualification is essential.

Where it is required, such as in Health and Safety matters, practical training and guidance will be arranged, and the care worker will be expected to attend.