Job Description
Job Reference: DON14771LR1
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
- Monday, Night hours to be covered possibly 10pm-6am working on a rota basis
- Tuesday, Night hours to be covered possibly 10pm-6am working on a rota basis
- Wednesday, Night hours to be covered possibly 10pm-6am working on a rota basis
- Thursday, Night hours to be covered possibly 10pm-6am working on a rota basis
- Friday, Night hours to be covered possibly 10pm-6am working on a rota basis
- Saturday, Night hours to be covered possibly 10pm-6am woorking on a rota basis
- Sunday, Night hours to be covered possibly 10pm-6am working on a rota basis
This position will require:
About the Employer
I am an outgoing lady who has varying health needs, you will be required to work alongside other carers at times depending on my needs.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
Other relevant information
- The individual keeps pets in the home.2 small, friendly dogs.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
- Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as shifts may start before and or after 10pm
The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
Required Skills
- Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
- To be able to work on own initiative.
- To work as part of a team.
- To be able to follow instructions accurately.
- Be patient, supportive and caring.
- Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
- Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
- Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
- Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 33 per week
Salary: From £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 03/04/2023
Reference ID: DON14771LR1