About the Direct Payment Holder
We are looking for a self‑employed Support Worker to join our team supporting a lady in her late 60s who has previous history of stroke/TIA and has been newly diagnosed with vascular dementia. The lady\'s mobility is unsteady and she uses a frame around the house and a wheelchair for any trips out.
Hours and rate of pay
Hours: 2.25 hours per week (weekends). Saturday 30 mins AM & PM, Sunday 45 mins AM + 30 mins PM. Some flexibility to cover holiday/sickness in team. Up to £25 per hour rate to be discussed.
Location
Castle Camps – Cambridge, CB21
DBS / Checks
Confirmation of DBS check. Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…
Supporting with washing, showering and dressing. Getting breakfast together in the morning, monitoring medication, simple domestic duties and shopping if time allows. Supporting with preparing food, simple domestic duties and getting ready for bed in the evening.
We may require a chaperone occasionally for hospital appointments; we can arrange hospital transport for this but would need someone to attend the appointment with her. Plenty of notice will be given if this is needed, and extra hours negotiated.
Required skills and experience
- You must be registered with HMRC as self‑employed.
- 2+ years experience with dementia care and working with vulnerable adults.
- NVQ in health and social care would be an advantage but is not essential.
- Experience of moving and handling.
- It is essential you can drive due to the remote location.
We are looking for someone who is kind and compassionate about what they do. We want someone who will come to see the client and ask how they are, take an interest in her and her life. We have very minimal family support, so the care team needs to be able to communicate effectively with the client\'s family with any concerns or assistance needed.
Lastly, have a good sense of humour! Once trust is gained the client loves to have a giggle and joke and it will just take the right person to bring her out of her shell.
Disability Confident
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