About the Role:
We are looking for a Support Worker to provide companionship and some light duties for a lady in Bournemouth.
If you are self-employed, please provide rates on application
Day & Times: Saturdays either 12 – 3pm or 1- 4pm
For further information, please refer to the attached job description and personal spec.
The BCP Direct Payments Advice Service is a support service for individuals who are living independently within the community. We are not the person you will work for. You will work for the individual or family we are supporting.
Please send your CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to
Job purpose:
Job title: Self-Employed Support Worker
Location: Bournemouth BH1
Job purpose:
To assist with tasks which will enable the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.
About the individual:
The lady is in her 80s and has dementia. The role is primarily for social reasons and companionship within the client's home allowing her husband to have respite each weekend. The client is mobile and doesn't need personal care (toilet etc). She likes television and music and is a warm and welcoming person despite her condition.
Rate of pay:
As self-employed, please provide rates on application
Hours of work: Saturdays only, either 12 - 3pm or 1 - 4pm.
Social duties:
Sit and talk with the client
Watch television
Domestic duties:
Prepare and serve lunch
Light housework / tidy up afterwards
These duties may vary from day-to-day.
Values: honest, reliable, punctual, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, adaptable, easy going, positive, has a good sense of humour.
Essential:
Good communicator and listener
Care experience
Caring and compassionate
Confidentiality
Good at building relationships
If self-employed, you must:
· Provide evidence of self-employment such as Public Liability Insurance, Terms and Conditions, tax reference number.
DBS check will be required
Legally able to work in UK
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person