Job Description

We are offering opportunities for candidates who have little to no care experience and want to get into care work

Providing care for a 33-year-old wheelchair user living with his wife. I lead a busy life and work 4 days a week as a government Economist, so no two days are ever the same. You need to be a fit, motivated and respectful person to both me and my family. This role requires a compassionate, reliable, and skilled individual who can multitask and is dedicated to providing high-quality support and care. Organisational skills, common sense, thoroughness, efficiency and initiative are expected. It is essential that they are willing to contribute to living in a healthy family household, as I want to be able to live in a household where I contribute to the tasks as a normal family member would.

We require the individual to respect our personal privacy as we will respect theirs. My flat is near easy transportation. All training will be given, and a great learning opportunity. This is not agency work.

● Key details:

• Position Type: Live-in - 10 days a month on average, must be able to live with me for a 10-day rotation each month
• Location: East London (carers can be located anywhere, as we will cover travel to and from the location each shift)

Responsibilities:

1. Cooking Duties:

• Be able to prepare food to a good standard on a daily basis. Cooking and baking are hobbies of mine, so this is key.

2. Cleaning:

• Perform household cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, bathroom cleaning, and mopping, etc.
• Maintain a tidy and hygienic environment, including yourself and your space.
• Be presentable

3. Personal care

• Help with toileting and washing
• Dressing and undressing
• Giving medication under my supervision
• Applying creams, etc.
• Monitoring skin

4. Shopping:

• Handle grocery shopping and assist in purchasing products and household items.
• Ensure all necessary supplies are stocked and available.

5. Accompanying Client to activities:

• Escort client on shopping trips or to medical or personal appointments.
• Ensure clients' safety and comfort during outings.
• Active client, who participates in wheelchair rugby, stand-up comedy and more, who needs support to do these

6. Generic assistance:

• Assist clients with daily activities as needed
• Gardening assistance
• Help the client lead an independent life, including being able to support his family as they do him.
• Other tasks the client may need done to allow independence

7. Transportation (required):

• Driving License

- Client has a van, you will be required to drive him or family to places. The client sometimes needs longer drives, such as visiting his mother in Cornwall (about 7 hours)

Working Hours:

• Average 10 hours of work per day, on call living in for 24 hours for medical emergencies
• Averaging 10 days a month in one shift, but rotas will be discussed monthly due to other Pas sickness or holiday

Salary:

• Negotiable, with food and coffee break allowance included

Hiring Process:

• Advanced DBS will be required

● Interested individuals are requested to email their application with the following details to :

Contact Number and email: Including availability

Please send a CV and contact details for 2 references to maxlevene@live.co.uk

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