Care Worker/ Personal Assistant

Post: Care Worker /Personal Assistant

Location: Strathblane ( rural area with limited bus service )

Hours:

●     One weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday), 3–7 hours between 10am - 5pm (agreed at hiring)

●     Optional: every second Monday afternoon, if desired

Hourly rate: £13.45

Description:

We are looking for a carer to assist a woman (40) with M.E./chronic fatigue syndrome. The role includes:

●     Basic personal care and assisting the person to complete everyday tasks

●     Food preparation and simple home cooking

●     Assisting the person to complete general housework

●     Any other task commensurate with the role of Personal Assistant

Requirements:

●     Previous care experience desirable but not essential

●     Ability to follow a rota carefully, work slowly and calmly

●     Attention to detail and a gentle, caring nature

Other:

●     No smoking during working hours

●     PPE provided and used as appropriate

●     Driving Licence desirable but not required

●     Applicants must have membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) or be willing to join this scheme.

This role has a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010; applications are invited from females only.

This Job is advertised on behalf of an individual person and they will be the employer.

This is not a skilled worker vacancy and does not offer sponsorship to work in the UK

For an application form, please email info@sdsforthvalley.org, quoting reference S192.