Companion Carer for Calm 1:1 Weekday Care (immediate start) ES1002a

This role is to support a gentleman with a warm, easy-going nature and mild dementia. He spends his days comfortably in his bungalow, usually watching TV in his riser-recliner armchair. His memory can be a little patchy, but he remains calm, content, and responds well to gentle, reassuring support.

Support is needed every weekday, for at least a two-hour slot between 11am and 2pm. Hours may vary slightly day to day, with the possibility of longer shifts when needed. This is an immediate-start role.

His balance is becoming increasingly unsteady, so the main focus of the role is offering safe, steady physical support. He wears a handling belt and also has an indoor wheelchair; the carer will need to be confident and comfortable using both. The role involves:

• Guiding him when transferring between his riser-recliner chair and the wheelchair
• Supporting him while walking to the toilet
• Assisting with manoeuvring from standing to sitting on the toilet

While he enjoys company, he’s also very happy to watch TV independently. You won’t need to sit with him continuously—he has a call button and knows to press it when he needs help.

A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred, with parking available close to the bungalow. This role suits someone experienced with dementia or mobility support, confident working alone, and able to provide calm, respectful one-to-one care.

The current hourly rate averages £20, with flexibility and negotiation available. If you’re looking for meaningful weekday work and enjoy providing supportive, steady-paced care, this could be a great fit.

Duties include:

• Medication prompting / administering
• Moving and handling
• Clinical tasks
• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Personal care
• Light meal prep (heating up a ready meal) + encouraged fluid intake

Candidate qualities:

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract. Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.