Job Description

Carer / Companion (P/T) - (Casual)

Ref; 010/Kilmarnock/JL

Hours: Casual - As and when required

ROP: 12.60 per hour

Details

Carer / Companion required to provide support and companionship to a gentleman with Hypoxic Brain Injury which has significantly impacted on his cognition and mobility.

Duties

You will be required to provide personal care including showering / dressing and meal provision. You will provide companionship within the gentleman's home and on social outings.

The gentleman enjoys listening to music; movies; gardening. We are looking for an individual who has a sense of humour and patience.

Experience / Qualifications Required

Experience of working in Care / knowledge of manual handling, brain injury and wheelchair safety would be beneficial. Moving & Assisting training required - however can be provided by the employer.

*Please note that the Employer will require staff to adhere to safe working practice, this will include the use of PPE ( Masks, hand gel, gloves ) , as well as using Lateral Flow Testing Kits . PPE will be supplied by the employer.

*This position is subject to a 6 month probationary period.

Successful applicants will have to provide 2 references (one of which must be your current or most recent employer) and undergo a New PVG Disclosure at the employers cost.

To apply please email your CV to jennifer@ailn.org

Quoting Ref: 010 / Kilmarnock /JL

Application form can be downloaded here

Alternatively, please contact Jennifer Lee on 01294 475686 to request an application form to be completed and returned to:

Jennifer Lee, Self Directed Support Advisor

Ayrshire Independent Living Network

The Michael Lynch Centre for Enterprise

71 Princes Street

Ardrossan, KA22 8DG

PLEASE NOTE THAT AILN ARE NOT THE EMPLOYERS. WE ARE A SUPPORT & MAILBOX SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL EMPLOYERS AND HAVE NO INPUT INTO WHOM THEY DECIDE TO EMPLOY*

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 3 per week

Work Location: In person