Job Description
I am a 49-year-old gay man with a young outlook on life living in central Brighton, I have complex health conditions, am an indoor smoker (with an air purifier) and have four cats. I am looking a live in care worker to support me with all aspects of my care and daily living with a pattern of three weeks on and three weeks off.
Benefits Include
Excellent rate of pay of £1,029.00 per week
The opportunity to live in central Brighton close to local bars, restaurants, and shopping
The opportunity to accompany me on holidays in the UK or abroad (Covid vaccinations being up to date may be required for this aspect of my care service)
Responsibilities
· Support me with all aspects of personal care
· Administer medication and complete MAR charts accurately and legibly
· To keep my home at an acceptable level of hygiene as I am at high risk of infections
· To support me with caring for my cats including emptying litter trays
· To be able to respond to occasional emergencies during the night
Essential
· Must be able to work in a home with and care for my cats
· To have a good understanding of physical and mental health conditions and how these impacts on my day to day lived experience
· To have good written and verbal communication to support with any paperwork, household tasks
· Be physically fit and able to push a manual wheelchair
Desirable
· Be a driver and have your own car (parking space provided)
· Able to use your own initiative and support with organising and liaising with GP’s and other health care professionals involved in my health care
5.6 weeks holiday is awarded per year as standard (pro rata for part time positions). Employees are also able to join the Company Pension scheme after 3 months’ service, subject to the rules of the scheme, as well as our Cash Back Health Plan after completion of a successful probation period.
If you are interested in applying please send a covering letter and your CV or please ring the office on: 0345 241 5565 to request an application form.
(The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymise all information provided to us to ensure your data is kept confidential prior to an offer of interview. You can view our privacy policy on our website: www.solosupportservices.co.uk/aboutus
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £1,029.00 per week
Benefits:
Physical setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brighton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: SOLORIT
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