I am a 50 year old lady who enjoys crafting, including creating epoxy resin items, and generally prefers spending time at home. I value a quiet lifestyle. I have several children, including a 15-year old living at home with me.
Duties
- Household cleaning and general upkeep of the home, including helping to maintain a safe and tidy environment.
- Meal preparation.
- Assistance with administrative tasks and correspondence.
- Supporting the employer to access the community and attend appointments, including medical appointments where required.
- No personal care support is currently required.
Essential Qualities
- Caring, friendly, reliable and empathetic.
- Good communication skills and ability to build a positive working relationship.
- Able to support with household tasks, meal preparation and basic administration.
- Willing to encourage and support access to the community and appointments.
- Comfortable working around a cat and a bird.
- Respectful of confidentiality, choice and independence.
Desirable Qualities
- Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker or similar.
- An understanding of promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Experience supporting individuals to access the community.
- An interest in crafts or other creative activities.
Rate of Pay
15.55 - Self Employed
12.89 - Employed
A higher hourly rate is available for self-employed carers, reflecting that they are responsible for their own holiday provision, National Insurance, pension arrangements, and other employment-related costs. Self-employed carers must also demonstrate that they are fully ensured, and registered with HMRC.
Employees receive these benefits through their employment package, which is reflected in the employed rate.
Hours & Days of Work
5 hours per week; working days and times are flexible and will be discussed during interview.
Location of Work
IP21
Summary Terms and Conditions
Expenses
You will be reimbursed for any reasonable and pre-approved expenses incurred in the course of carrying out your duties. Where a personal vehicle is used to transport a service user and mileage reimbursement is to be claimed, this arrangement must be authorised in advance, documented within the service user's care plan, and processed in accordance with the organisation's payroll procedures.
Holiday Entitlement
Employees and workers in the UK are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks' paid annual leave per year on an FTE basis. Part time roles will be calculated pro rata. Self-employed individuals are not entitled to statutory paid holiday leave, and any time off is unpaid unless they make their own financial arrangements.
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be arranged and paid for by the employer. Where children under the age of 18 live in the household, the successful applicant will need an Enhanced DBS check that includes both the Adults' and Children's Barred Lists. In these circumstances, employment cannot commence within the family home until the DBS clearance has been received.
References
This post is subject to satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
Probationary Period
This post is subject to a three month probation period. The three-month probationary period gives both you and your employer the opportunity to ensure the role is a good fit, identify any training or support needs, and settle into the working relationship.
Mandatory Training
Where the duties of this role include food preparation, moving and handling, the use of hazardous substances (including household cleaning products), or the handling of medication, you will be required to complete any relevant mandatory training and competency assessments.