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Self-employed carer and companion needed DP5168
| Posting date: | 20 December 2024 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2025 |
| Location: | Pulborough, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DP5168 |
Summary
Self-employed carer and companion needed
Ref: DP5168
Location: Pulborough
Details This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: self-employed
Hours per week: Wednesday 10 am until 3pm Friday 10 am until 3pm Able to do nights if necessary and weekend if necessary
Hourly pay rate: To be discussed when candidates contact me
I am looking for a female to join my carer companion team. My name is Lara I am 31 years old have cerebral palsy which affects my legs, intellectually I am fine. I live in Pulborough. I embrace to the full I am active I love going to watch sport live and on tv. I have pet cat called Buzz.
What the role consist of
Hours are Wednesday 10 am until 3pm Friday 10 am until 3pm Able to do nights if necessary and weekend if necessary Skill that are necessary for the role are: Must be able to swim Cook and put a meal together Happy to help with personal care Assist to the toilet, and with balance Must hold UK driving license and be able to drive my car (must to be over 25 for insurance purposes)
On a Wednesday I go to the gym at the Billingshurst leisure centre and then I come back and help to get some lunch and then help me get ready for work I have job at Tesco in Pulborough 3pm until 6pm. On Friday I go to the Billingshurst leisure centre again this time to go swimming you need to happy to come into the swimming pool with me to help in and out of the pool I can swim can unaided.
Opportunities in the role:
Going to sporting events
Going to Music events Have fun and help me live my life to my full potential If you are interested in this role please don’t hesitate to contact apply, telling why you think you would be suitable for this role. Look to hearing from you! Thank you
Duties include:
Personal grooming
Moving and handling
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Looking after pets
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance
To be up for anything and help me access the outside world to live my life to its full potential!
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Must hold a UK driving license and happy to drive my car My car is an automatic and is on the mobility scheme so must be a responsible driver (must to be over 25 for insurance purposes)
Must be able to swim
Additional requirements Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract. *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
Ref: DP5168
Location: Pulborough
Details This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: self-employed
Hours per week: Wednesday 10 am until 3pm Friday 10 am until 3pm Able to do nights if necessary and weekend if necessary
Hourly pay rate: To be discussed when candidates contact me
I am looking for a female to join my carer companion team. My name is Lara I am 31 years old have cerebral palsy which affects my legs, intellectually I am fine. I live in Pulborough. I embrace to the full I am active I love going to watch sport live and on tv. I have pet cat called Buzz.
What the role consist of
Hours are Wednesday 10 am until 3pm Friday 10 am until 3pm Able to do nights if necessary and weekend if necessary Skill that are necessary for the role are: Must be able to swim Cook and put a meal together Happy to help with personal care Assist to the toilet, and with balance Must hold UK driving license and be able to drive my car (must to be over 25 for insurance purposes)
On a Wednesday I go to the gym at the Billingshurst leisure centre and then I come back and help to get some lunch and then help me get ready for work I have job at Tesco in Pulborough 3pm until 6pm. On Friday I go to the Billingshurst leisure centre again this time to go swimming you need to happy to come into the swimming pool with me to help in and out of the pool I can swim can unaided.
Opportunities in the role:
Going to sporting events
Going to Music events Have fun and help me live my life to my full potential If you are interested in this role please don’t hesitate to contact apply, telling why you think you would be suitable for this role. Look to hearing from you! Thank you
Duties include:
Personal grooming
Moving and handling
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Looking after pets
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance
To be up for anything and help me access the outside world to live my life to its full potential!
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Must hold a UK driving license and happy to drive my car My car is an automatic and is on the mobility scheme so must be a responsible driver (must to be over 25 for insurance purposes)
Must be able to swim
Additional requirements Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract. *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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