Female Self Employed - Support Worker
Job ref. Female Self employed Support Worker PUR-475-496
About the Direct Payment Holder We are looking for a self employed Support Worker to join our team supporting a lady in her late 60’s who has previous history of stroke/TIA and newly diagnosed with vascular dementia. The ladies mobility is unsteady and she uses a frame around the house and a wheelchair for any trips out.
Hours and rate of pay hours 2.25 hours per week (weekends) ( Sat 30 mins AM & PM, Sunday 45 mins AM 30 mins PM) some flexibility to cover holiday/sickness in team. Up to £25 per hour rate to be discussed.
Location Castle Camps – Cambridge, CB21
DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing… Supporting with washing/showering/dressing getting breakfast together in the morning, monitoring medication, simple domestic duties & shopping if time allows.
Supporting with preparing food, simple domestic duties and getting ready for bed in the evening.
We may require a chaperone occasionally for hospital appointments, we an arrange hospital transport for this but would need someone to attend the appointment with her, plenty of notice will be given if this is needed, and extra hours negotiated.
Needs are minimal at the moment but as her condition progresses her care will need to change.
Required skills and experience You must be registered with HMRC as self employed.
2+ years experience with dementia care and working with vulnerable adults.
NVQ in health and social care would be an advantage but is not essential.
Experience of moving and handling.
It is essential you can drive due to remote location.
We are looking for someone that is kind and compassionate about what they do, we want someone that is going to come into see the client and ask how they are, take an interest in her and her life. We have very minimal family support, so the care team need to be able to communicate effectively with the client’s family with any concerns or assistance needed.
Lastly, have a good sense of humour! Once trust is gained the client loves to have a giggle and joke and it will just take the right person to bring her out of her shell
As some personal care is involved, I would feel more comfortable with a female carer. This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).
Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.
* Sponsorship is not available for this role *
* No agencies please *