Personal Assistant Carer
Private Employer · Direct employer
Gentleman living in Helstone, Camelford, seeks a kind and empathetic carer, from the surrounding area, to support him to access a variety of different activities in the community and at home. The gentleman has a diagnosis of epilepsy (treated with medication) and reduced mobility (has his own vehicle, exterior lift to his bungalow and powerchair but can walk a little).
He has a great sense of humour and enjoys socialising more on a one-to one basis than in a crowd.
Working schedule: Alternate weekends - Saturdays and Sundays 9-5.00pm and covering for staff holidays. appointments and sickness etc. Mileage is paid for when covering at 40p per mile.
No personal care involved. The gentleman has Employer Liability Insurance.The successful applicant will need a full Driver's Licence and will be covered by Motability Car Insurance in order to drive him to access his various interests and shopping
The first few weeks of work would entail paid work-shadowing with another member of his support team (4 in total) to learn the role.
If required, epilepsy training and certification is fully paid for via a one day face-to-face course. Other support training courses are available e.g. First Aid, Manual Handling, Health and Safety.
This is a private family, not a care agency! Please contact for further information, or clarification
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.