13 Oct
UKCIL
Liverpool
Job description
Job Reference
90e07e94) Job Title Carer / Personal Assistant, for a person P / T @ £11.44 / hr in Liverpool
Accountable to Physically disabled lady in Liverpool, L3 (wheelchair user, in her late 50’s)
Objectives Social care - to help the client engage within the local community and maintain her home.
No personal care.
Duties Helping the client engage within the local community
To enable the client to
Attend appointments eg hospital, GP, dentist, vet. Visit friends and family.
Visit places of interest eg gardens and historic sites.
Have a social life - eg creative courses and attend sewing group.
Go shopping.
Helping the client maintain her home Eg vacuum carpets, clean bathroom or change the bed
Assistance away from the home will include Driving the client’s vehicle ( ESSENTAIL ).
Providing practical help, e.g. with balance, standing from sitting, opening doors, assisting putting wheelchair in to car, etc.
Extra Duties From time to time there may be extra duties - ·
Other relevant activities outside the home ·
Other appropriate household activities
These would be discussed and agreed in advance.
Location of Work Client’s home - Liverpool, L3 (Liverpool Docks, southern end) Car parking available for employee.
Other Locations Other locations may include assisting the client to attend medical appointments, visit family, friends, places of interest, attend short creatives courses, local towns and cities, etc.
Hours of Work Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday between 9.00am-1.00pm.
Days negotiable.
Varying and / or additional hours may be needed; in advance they would be discussed and agreed.
Pay £11.44 per hour. Part funded by Liverpool City Council.
Key Skills
MUST hold full clean UK driving licence, with no accidents in the last 5 years.
MUST be willing and able to drive the client’s car (VW Transporter, automatic transmission, wheelchair accessible - familiarisation will be provided for conversation and adaptations).
Caring and friendly.
Experience of caring for another person.
Familiarisation of client’s disability would be provided.
Experience of looking after a home, and food preparation.
Willingness to be flexible is important, but especially so, when providing support outside the home.
Must be punctual, reliable, and conscientious.
Please note client has a single house cat.
Education
Other Clean police record (Disclosure and Barring Service check, DBS would be carried out).
Must be over age 25 (for car insurance purposes with Motability and Direct Line). All information about the client MUST be treated in confidence. Services
Meal Preparation
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Can drive a motability equipped car
Schedule, Pay & Hours Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mor Aft Eve ONA ONS ONA Overnight Awake / ONS Overnight Sleep Hour / Week 12.
0 Pay / hr £11.44 Weekly Actual £ Monthly Actual £ Annual Actual £7, Annual FTE £23, Back Apply