Support Worker for a lady in Wymondham, 16 hrs p/w on average @ £14.63 p/h

UKCIL; Wymondham; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading agency is looking for a Support Worker in Wymondham to assist a friendly lady with daily tasks including organization, cooking, and access to activities beneficial for her health. The role requires prior support experience, a valid driving license, and offers an average of 16 hours per week.

Benefits

Reimbursement of expenses

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Previous care/support experience.
• Owns a car with a valid license and insurance.
• Very organized and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with weekly shopping and household admin.
• Food preparation and cooking.
• Animal care, including grooming and vet visits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Cooking

Respectful demeanor

Flexible

Job description

Support Worker for a lady in Wymondham, 16 hrs p/w on average @ £14.63 p/h, Wymondham

Client:

UKCIL

Location:

Wymondham

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

e33ff8c22389

Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Purpose: I am a friendly, independent lady living in my home with my cat. I enjoy reading, yoga, knitting, and community activities. I have autism, M.E./chronic fatigue syndrome, OCD, anxiety, and allergies to dust. I need support with admin, organizing my flat, and accessing activities that benefit my health and interests, such as gaming, yoga, and support groups.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with weekly shopping and occasional errands.
• Food preparation, including cooking hot meals.
• Supporting household admin: calls, post, letters/emails, filing, note-taking.
• Household cleaning when my cleaner is unavailable.
• Receiving visitors, deliveries, and greeting workmen.
• Animal care: grooming, litter tray, vet visits.
• Occasional gardening, such as pot watering and weeding.
• Supporting access to activities like gaming, yoga, and support groups.
• Any other reasonable tasks.

Person Specification:

• Previous care/support experience.
• Owns a car with a valid license and insurance.
• High standard of cleaning and hygiene.
• Ability to cook hot meals.
• Comfortable working around a shy cat.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Respectful, friendly, calm, and quiet manner.
• Very organized and flexible hours.
• Non-smoker.

Terms & Conditions:

• Pay rate: £14.63/hr, double time on bank holidays.
• Expenses reimbursed as agreed.

Hours: Average 16 hours/week, including weekday mornings and some weekends/evenings. Hours may vary based on health and activity needs. Opportunities for cover are available.

Additional info: Satisfactory DBS check and references required. Probation period: 6 months.

Services: Meal prep, domestic care, social activities, support for independence.

Training: Food hygiene, hand hygiene, autism/Asperger's awareness.

Transportation: Full UK driving license and own car required.