18 Part time, Social Services / Housing jobs in Coventry

I am looking for a kind, patient, and flexible female carer to support me within my home and in the community. The ideal person will be compassionate, understanding, and willing to take the time to build a trusting working relationship with me. This role will be a job share with my current carer so flexibility and reliability is essential. I have two friendly cats in my home, so it is important you are comfortable with cats. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Supporting with daily exercises. Attending appointments and community activities. Assisting with shopping and batch cooking. Providing general support around my home. Help with Gardening. Experience of hoarding would be an advantage.,

• 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 with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Support with gardening.
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.

Car driver preferred but not essential.,
• 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 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.