Cover Carer Wanted

I have a wonderful primary live-in carer who provides my main support. I'm seeking a live-in carer to cover the periods when my primary carer is taking a break. This is typically for one week per month (although is flexible, to be agreed between yourself & the primary carer).

A full care plan is in place & can be discussed in more detail upon application. However, I typically wake at 7am & sleep from 9pm & require assistance with everything from eating, personal hygiene, dressing, medication, etc. between those hours. I may on occasion, if unwell, need toileting assistance in the night.

A daily 2 hour break is covered by a "break carer" most days.

Some days I enjoy chatting and discussing what is happening in the world, while other days I prefer to rest quietly. I am therefore looking for someone who is personable and enjoys conversation but is equally happy providing calm companionship.

Experience supporting someone with Parkinson's Disease & Crohn's Disease, or at least restricted mobility & diet, is preferable.

If you are warm, reliable and enjoy making a difference to someone's life, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with a little about yourself, your experience & your availability.

-

Duties include:

- Medication prompting/administering

- Personal grooming

- Eating and drinking assistance

- Moving and handling

- Other relevant duties as required

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

- Reliable with good timekeeping

- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

- Hygienic, tidy and well organised

- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills

- Honest and cheerful

- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.