I am a young woman living at home in Peebles, looking for a person to join my small team of carers. I require care 20 hours a day so need people that I can really rely on to support me.
Main tasks and responsibilities
* I require support with all my personal care needs – support with washing/showering daily.
* I need help with all cooking and meal preparation throughout the day, ensuring that I have eaten and drunk enough.
* I need someone to prompt and assist me when taking my medication.
* I require support around my home – help with laundry, housework and the general running of my home along with assistance with the shopping too.
* I need encouragement and support if I choose to go out socially and need someone who can help with any personal care requirements during these times too.
Personal attributes
* Someone kind, with a genuine caring nature.
* I would like someone that I get along with and feel comfortable with.
* A person who is reliable, trustworthy and confidential.
* Someone who will work well within my team but who is confident enough to work on their own initiative too.
* Ideally someone who is happy to work alongside cats as I have four.
Hours of work
* Shifts are 7am – 2pm and 5pm – 10pm.
* Sleepovers are 10pm-7am.
* I need someone every Wednesday and Friday from 5pm-10pm and also for one full weekend a month.
The terms
* £14.00 per hour for day shifts and £120 for a sleepover.
* 5.6 weeks annual leave calculated on a pro-rata basis.
* This is a female only post and is an occupation requirement permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equalities Act 2010.
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