Job Vacancy
Job reference HS-ER-CCC3 Closing date: 24th November
Job Title: Support worker/Personal Assistant
Hours per week: 15 hours per week to be worked over a Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Hours can be discussed further at interview.
Location: Dinmel Maerdy, Corwen, Conwy
Rate of pay: £14 per hour
About me:
I am looking for a support worker for my elderly Mother within her home. She requires support day to day tasks around the home such as meal preparation, getting her dressed, and making sure she is safe within the home and has everything she needs.
Task and duties, to include any or all the following:
To support around the home with some household tasks, and preparing meals and drinks as required.
To keep the lady company within the home and help to keep her safe.
To support with getting around the house as required.
There is a call alarm in the house, to use this if necessary. Training will be given around this.
To support with getting dressed and some personal care.
Any other duties not mentioned but that fall within the scope of this role should be discussed and then mutually agreed.
Undertake any further training, as mutually agreed.
What you can expect from me:
A safe, friendly, and welcoming workplace where you will be valued.
Flexibility with working hours
Supervision and support.
Access to training and learning opportunities.
5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
Competitive rates of pay
Knowing that you make a difference to my quality of life.
The kind of person I am looking for is someone who:
The household does have dogs, so the person must be happy to be in a household with dogs.
Will promote and support confidence and independence.
Has a person-centered approach and a genuine interest in supporting people to achieve their goals.
Can follow instructions and will establish a professional standard of care, to be always maintained.
Will not use their personal mobile phone at work unless in an emergency.
Is trustworthy, kind, punctual and reliable.
Is patient and supportive with good listening skills and an ability to provide non-judgmental emotional support.
Maintains confidentiality and respects the privacy of the family, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
Can work flexibly, adapting to the variable requirements of this role as required.
Undertake any further training, as mutually agreed.
The role is dependent upon a DBS and 2 references.
We are not able to offer sponsorship so proof of Right to Work in the UK is essential.
Please be aware that this role is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer and you will not be employed by The Rowan Organisation, nor will we be held responsible for any situation arising from your employment.
The Rowan Organisation is a registered charity which supports people who employ their own staff through Direct Payments.