Job Description

We are looking for a live in, experienced complex care personal assistant to join our family. You will be kind, patient and enjoy fitting in with busy family life. You will be working with a 54 year old male, who lives with his family, to support him with his personal care requirements, assist with his rehab programme and improve his quality of life in his family home. This is a live in position based in a beautiful village near Oakham in Rutland.

The Role:

Assisting with all aspects of personal care, including bowel and bladder care

Providing support and assistance for social outings and appointments and assisting with all therapies

Assisting with food preparation and domestic tasks

We regularly travel around UK and abroad so the role would involve accompanying him on these trips as part of a team on a rota basis

About You:

We are looking for candidates who are flexible, reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic, with a good sense of humour.

Previous complex care experience is essential ie stoma bag, AD, moving and handling, using a hoist, pressure sore managment.

You should also be open minded, willing to learn new skills.

A full driving licence is essential and you need to be happy to drive long distances regularly throughout the year.

NVQ level 2 or equivalent, or care certificate, or willing to complete the care certificate

Package

This is a self employed position at 173.25 per day

20 per hour overtime

175 per week food and travel allowance

2 weeks paid holiday per year

Live in a self contained flat in the house with access to Sky, Netflix etc

Use of an automatic car in free time

Shift Patterns:

You will live in and be forming a team who will provide full daytime support on a rota basis of 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, including weekend and bank holidays.

Your hours each day are likely to be 9am-11pm with plenty of breaks. We are a social family so any longer hours would be remunerated. Your nights will rarely be disturbed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 173.25 per day

Application question(s):

What experience do you have within complex care? This is a live in position. Are you available to re-locate to Rutland?
Experience:

complex care: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Complex Care Assistant