Job Description

Job description

FEMALE ONLY Carer - Fernhead, Warrington Ref: LN/03/LS

Applicants must be female. This role is compliant with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Work: Exceptions, Part 1, and Occupational Requirements).

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants must be 21yrs old or over, have a valid driving licence and be willing to drive the client's car when required. All applicants must be able to swim

Hourly rate: 13.06

Shifts to be allocated at interview,

Shift patterns are: 08:00-14:00. 14:00-20:00 and waking nights 20:00-08:00

Hours needed are as follows:

12 hours split shifts 2 x 08:00-14:00 and or 14:00-20:00

12hrs WKN

These shifts can be flexible and will be allocated at interview stage.

Skills required in this role include being:

Caring Flexible Consistent Able to work as part of a team Reliable and punctual Swim Experience is preferred but not essential. On the job training will be given.
Do you have a passion for enabling people to be their best? An interest in Alternative therapies?

The client has a spinal cord injury and is very much focused on her recovery; are you going to be up for the challenge to support with the clients recovery?

What we require from you:

Do you have an understanding of why it is important to have a daily routine and to working towards this clients achievements?

Must be physically fit and have an interest in fitness, have an interest in supporting client in various crafting, restoration and design, either manually or via computer

Ideally you will have some experience of working and supporting people with a spinal cord injury.

Have an understanding of the importance physiotherapy.

You will be focused and driven towards supporting the client's recovery and independence.

Be able to Swim

If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you.

Do you have an interest in?

Alternative therapies

Reiki

Meditation

Reflexology

Light therapy

Physio therapy

Hydrotherapy

This role includes duties such as:

Personal care (showering/personal hygiene),

Dressing/getting up,

Care specific to her spinal cord injury (manual handling),

Administration of medicines,

Support in the home, light household tasks (cooking meals, laundry, tidying, cleaning)

Support for social events.

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check paid for by the employer.

COVID-19 considerations:

PPE provided as required. Surfaces are regularly sanitised.

To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. This role is only suitable for applicants already based in the North West, UK who are able to travel to/from the role - it does not include remote working, relocation fees, agency employment or visa sponsorship.

PLEASE NOTE: This role cannot assist with visa applications or sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

If you wish to apply, send your CV to Warrington Disability Partnership FAO the Care and Support Advisor using the reference LN/03/LS.

Please note: Warrington Disability Partnership are not the employer, but are supporting the individual.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 13.06 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Physical Setting:

Homecare
Shift:

Day shift Night shift
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LN/03/LS