Vacancy Title: Support Worker
Reference Number: DP3105
Location: Worthing
Hours per week: Between 6-10 hours per week to be discussed and mutually agreed with the employer
Hourly pay rate:£12.00 per hour
Details
I am looking for care for a: woman
The candidate should be: any gender
Driving licence required: Yes
Job Description
Summary
I am an outgoing single mother, and I am registered blind.
I use a guide dog and have 4 children between the ages of 13 and 18.
I require help in the home with domestic duties.
I have a small garden that requires some attention so an enjoyment in gardening (though limited to summer months) would be a bonus!
I also require help out of the home – with the children as well as with me on my own.
I also need assistance with taking my guide dog, Prince, to the park for his 'free run' a few times a week.
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
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Other Personal Qualities:
UK Driving Licence, own car optional as employer has a car
Previous experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind and common sense approach to these roles.
Employee Duties:
Other relevant duties as required.
Administration
Housekeeping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Looking after pets
Gardening
Reading
Leisure activities
Comfortable taking my guide dog on occasion.
Accompany me and my children on appointments.
Additional requirements
The role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission. Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Careful consideration will be given to applicants who can show the vaccination is not suitable for them on reasonable grounds. Non-smoker due to medical reasons Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
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 employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
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