Personal Assistant/carer - Preston, United Kingdom - Ross Household

Ross Household

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Preston, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Personal Assistant/Care Worker required in the Lostock Hall area of Preston.

12 hours per week

Monday 10am - 4pm

Thursday 10am - 4pm.

£11.50 per hour plus mileage expenses and 5.6 weeks holiday pay.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Female Support Worker to join our small and committed team.

You will be assisting a young lady in her late thirties who has epilepsy, moderate learning difficulties and some minor problems with behaviour, to live independently within her own home and to access the local community.

Experience is preferred but isn't essential.

We require someone who:

Can drive and has access to a car.
Can manage epilepsy in a calm and compassionate manner.
Is able to communicate clearly and establish a positive and respectful relationship with the lady.
Is organised and is able to maintain accurate records.
Is able to work as part of a team but is also selfmotivated and able to work independently.
Is able to provide the lady with ideas and guidance in planning her day in a sensitive, kind but firm way.
Has a good sense of humour.
Is able to cook simple, healthy meals.
Enjoys shopping
Enjoys going to the Gym and walking.
Is able to be flexible with their time in order to cover holidays for our other Support Worker, can occasionally provide on call support and can work overtime if necessary.