Self Employed Personal Care Assistant CILR/Dorset/270525

Compass Independent Living; Devizes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support service in Devizes is seeking a part-time support worker to assist a 67-year-old lady with various health conditions. The role involves providing companionship, personal care, and supporting social activities while ensuring independence. Hours are flexible at 6 hours per week, with pay set at £17.95 per hour. Applicants must be trustworthy, reliable, and possess good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Respectful of confidentiality and privacy.
• Punctual, reliable and flexible.
• Understanding, adaptable and organised.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support for low mood and depression.
• Encourage and support access to the local community.
• Accompany trips to shops, cafes and local events.
• Support with a wheelchair on outings outside the home.
• Personal care (some support required).
• Household tasks.

Skills

Good communication and social skills

Responsible, reliable and trustworthy

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

Overview

The Role: To support a 67-year-old lady living in supported accommodation who has several health conditions including diabetes, chronic kidney disease, hypothyroidism, reduced mobility, schizoaffective disorder and a hearing impairment, in order to maintain her independence and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support for low mood and depression
• Encourage and support access to the local community
• Accompany trips to shops, cafes and local events
• Support with a wheelchair on outings outside the home
• Personal care (some support required)
• Household tasks

Personal qualities and attributes

• 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 own initiative
• Understanding, adaptable and organised

Additional information

Please note that the person undertaking this role may be requested to supply evidence of DBS clearance and/or references where appropriate.

Hours: 6 hours per week to be worked between Monday – Friday; Flexible with days and times – to be discussed

Pay: £17.95 per hour – Self-employed

Job Type: Part time

Compass Disability Services (Compass Independent Living Team) provides support, advisory and payroll services. We assist people with a disability or long-term health condition to live independently and retain control of their lives within the community. We do not employ the person you will work for; you will work for the individual or family we support.