This self-employed post, placed by BCP Council, provides personal care and daily living support to a woman with ADHD, autism and Crohn's disease, in her own home. The work covers bathing, dressing, meal preparation and household tasks, with an emphasis on routine, rest and a calm environment. It is nine hours a week across short morning and evening sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, in a neurodivergent household with two school-aged children and a dog. Only female applicants are considered under the Sex Discrimination Act exemption, and applicants must evidence self-employment and hold a DBS check.
What the job involves
- Support with bathing or showering when required
- Support with dressing where required
- Assist with personal care tasks in a respectful and dignified manner
- Help create and maintain daily routines, structure and household organisation
- Support meal preparation, particularly evening meals
- Cook and serve nutritious meals and snacks
- Grocery shopping and collecting prescriptions
- Cleaning, changing linen, laundry and other household tasks
- Help maintain an organised and calm home environment
- Take initiative in identifying tasks that need completing
- Allow and protect recovery time, recognising the importance of rest and reducing overwhelm
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of neurodiversity, including autism, ADHD, PDA traits, sensory needs and shutdowns
- Ability to work in a person-centred way
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect
- Comfortable working within a neurodivergent household
- Good listener and communicator
Checks & eligibility
- Driving licence
- DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Access to a car with appropriate insurance
- Evidence of self-employment, such as public liability insurance, terms and conditions and a tax reference number
- Willingness to travel
- Honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, flexible, adaptable and able to work alone
Nice to have
- Liking dogs or other pets
- Good listener
- Understanding of equality and diversity or a good sense of humour
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
