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Company description

A small team of privately employed dedicated professional live-in carers delivering personalised 24/7 2:1 care and support.

Purpose of Role

LIVE-IN CARER FOR MATERNITY COVER FOR TOTAL OF 2 X 4 DAYS LIVE-INS PER MONTH (COMMENCING JULY 2024) PLUS BANK HOURS WORKING WITHIN AN EXISTING FRIENDLY SMALL TEAM OF LIVE-IN CARERS

JOB TITLE: Live-In Personal Assistant - Not agency

LOCATION: Wakefield WEST YORKSHIRE

ABOUT ME:

I am a fun-loving active young lady who has Cerebral Palsy. I use a powered wheelchair to be both independent and mobile. I live in my own adapted home and require 2:1 support to enable me to maintain my independence by supporting me with my day-to-day living activities and my personal care. I have a lively personality and have a wicked sense of humour. I enjoy an excellent social life and will require you to drive my wheelchair-adapted vehicle to enable me to meet with friends, go shopping and enjoy my sports interests which include swimming and Boccia.

Due to my personal care needs, I require applications from Female only applicants as this position is exempt from Equality ACT 2010

JOB PROFILE:

• My needs vary daily but the following brief points outline the support I will need.
• To help and support me to be as independent as possible
• To live in my home with me on a rota basis. (Own accommodation provided)
• To carry out transfers to and from my wheelchair using both tracked and mobile hoists.
• To assist with all my personal cares: for instance daily dressing, bathing, showering.
• To administer and record my prescribed medication.
• To support my daily physio programmes and weekly swimming sessions.
• To prepare my meals and drinks, and assist me in eating and drinking them.
• To support me with washing and ironing of my clothing and other laundry
• To maintain my household by assisting me with shopping, cleaning and relevant household tasks.
• To assist me with appointments inside and outside of the home.
• To support my social activities including eating and drinking out, swimming and socializing.
• To drive me in my wheelchair-accessible vehicle, locally regionally and nationally.
• To support me on overnight trips away and holidays at home and abroad.
• To support me budget my income and pay my living expenses.
• Other required tasks relevant to caring and supporting me to live independently.
• To work flexibly to meet my support needs within the terms of contract.
• To complete and maintain training relevant to this post

Job Types: Contract, Part-time

Contract length: 12 months

Salary: Up to £2,196.00 per month for 8 x 24 hour live-ins

Please contact Kevin Barraclough 07525090823 or kevinbarraclough@yahoo.co.uk for further details and information

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