Job Ref: HN WN WL Part-time Female Carer required to support young girl in Livingston

We are looking for someone who can visit two to three times a week for up to a maximum of 10 hours per week in the afternoon in order to assist our young daughter. Our daughter goes to Beatlie school.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with our daughter and developing a trusting relationship with her
• Assistance with showering
• Assistance with providing medicines
• Taking our daughter out for a walk
• Organising her supplies
• Support with gastrostomy feeding
• General assistance with some household work

Experience and Equipment

We have a ceiling hoist in her room and a mobile hoist for moving our daughter in and out of her wheelchair. Experience of using a hoist is preferred. It is essential that you have experience in care work and advantageous if you have experience supporting disabled children.

Compensation and Hours

The role is for up to 10 hours per week, hours to be discussed at interview. The rate of pay is £14.24 per hour.

Eligibility

The role is open to female candidates only. This is a genuine occupational requirement.

Candidates should be members of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, or be willing to join.

How to Apply

To apply, send a CV and covering letter to Pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk quoting job reference HN WN WL.