care worker/ personal assistant in Strathblane

Overview

Post: Care Worker / Personal Assistant

Location: Strathblane ( rural area with limited bus service )

Hours

• One weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday), 3–7 hours between 10am – 5pm (agreed at hiring)
• Optional: every second Monday afternoon, if desired

Remuneration

Hourly rate: £12.60

Description

We are looking for a carer to assist a woman (40) with M.E./chronic fatigue syndrome. The role includes:

• Basic personal care and assisting the person to complete everyday tasks
• Food preparation and simple home cooking
• Assisting the person to complete general housework
• Any other task commensurate with the role of Personal Assistant

Requirements

• Previous care experience desirable but not essential
• Ability to follow a rota carefully, work slowly and calmly
• Attention to detail and a gentle, caring nature
• Driving Licence desirable but not required
• Applicants must have membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) or be willing to join this scheme.

Other

• No smoking during working hours
• PPE provided and used as appropriate
• This role has a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010; applications are invited from females only.
• This Job is advertised on behalf of an individual person and they will be the employer.
• This is not a skilled worker vacancy and does not offer sponsorship to work in the UK

For an application form, please email info@sdsforthvalley.org, quoting reference S192.