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Surrey Live In Carer - Can be flexible work agreement - £500.00 to £700 per worked week

Private Employer

5 years ago

£500 - 700/per week

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Job Description

Description

We are looking for the first time for a live-in carer to share the caring duties with the husband of a 64-year-old woman with early onset Alzheimer’s in her home. 

The lady has had dementia for around six years, which is now advanced to a stage where she needs help with dressing, toileting, shower or bathing, make up and most household chores and activities. She still has a very cheerful and friendly personality, is physically mobile and enjoys walking, TV and cinema, using her IPad, visiting friends and being as active as possible. She is generally a very easy person to look after but needs help in keeping busy and doing interesting things.

Duties therefore are managing all these aspects on a shared basis with her husband, to include some meal preparation, shopping and a little light housework. You will be able to use a family car (automatic) for the outings, shopping etc and for your own use subject to agreement.

The house is in Surrey close to London but in a rural setting just outside a town with a lot of local facilities. The accommodation is a spacious double room with good storage, your own Sky Q TV, WiFi broadband, Alexa and Sonos. Whilst the room is not en-suite, a nearby bathroom would be normally private for your use. The house has separate gym equipment available and access to a swimming pool and so would suit someone keen on physical fitness.

You MUST be currently eligible to work in the UK, and of good character, well presented, fit and active. You must also be kind, patient and prepared to respect and fit in with her lifestyle. You need to be organised and able to work alone and on your own initiative.
 

Working Hours & Time Off
The working hours can be subject to negotiation for the right candidate. As the husband is still actively involved with providing care too, the working hours per day, days per week, and weeks on/off can all be managed to suit both parties. During the year there will be three or four occasions where the husband is away on short breaks for 3 nights at a time and you would need to be the sole carer for these fixed periods, but aside from that a Working Hours Agreement will be discussed and agreed with you prior to commencement.

Food, Accommodation, Pay

Accommodation and facilities are provided, and food also by agreement. These can be extended if the applicant wished to remain in residence during any weeks she is not on duty. The salary for this self-employed live-in care position will be in the range £500.00 to £700 per worked week, dependent on what basis and hours are agreed as standard with the applicant. 

Work permits and Checks

You must have a right to work in the UK (EU passport, Working Holiday Visa, etc.), which you will have to prove by documentation.
An enhanced DBS (formerly criminal records bureau) check, along with satisfactory interviews and references will need to be completed before we can offer this position. Care certificate is preferred and at least 4 years live in care experience to include dementia care

Limitations

We are only considering private applications so please do not respond if you are an agency as we will not reply.

We would prefer self-employed carers with existing registration with HMRC, and with a valid National Insurance number.

We would not be able to accommodate pets.

Target start date is early April.

Summary

We are hoping this can be the start of a long-term strong relationship between the carer and a kind and thoughtful lady to help her and her husband maintain active and interesting lives, through sharing the caring and companionship role with her husband (62).  We can offer a comfortable house with a nice well-equipped double room and other facilities in the property, in an attractive area of Surrey with both country and town pursuits on hand.

If you are interested in exploring this further please email csg2019@btinternet.com to apply with CV, your dementia care experience, preferred working schedule and contact details for a online interview.

Job Details

Job Ref:

SurreyCarer

Start Date:

01/04/2019

Location:

Leatherhead, Surrey, UK

Salary:

£500 - 700/per week Negotiable according to work/accomodation needs

Employment type:

Full Time

Working Term:

Self employed or Employed (PAYE)

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