Personal Support Worker
Overview
Benefits
Benefits include:
5.6 weeks paid holiday
Access to a workplace pension
Access to training to enhance skills
Interesting and varied role, no two days the same
Ability to work on a 1:1 basis, have time to build a relationship
Pleasant working environment
Flexible working arrangement to meet both our needs
The Role
Lady in Countesthorpe is looking for new support workers for up to 19 hours per week. Ideally, she would like two workers to share the hours, but is willing to consider one, days are negotiable, but you will need to have a degree of flexibility as there will be an expectation that you will cover for your colleague at times of holiday/sickness.
Tasks will include support with meal preparation, to ensure specific dietary requirements are met (intolerances); domestic duties around the home; light gardening. Along with getting out and about, shopping, visiting places of interest and swimming. Minimal assistance with personal care may be required. (see job description below for further information).
She has two short haired cats so you will need to be comfortable around those.
DBS applicable to this role. Clean/current driving licence along with access to a vehicle desirable.
This will be a varied and rewarding role, an opportunity to make a real difference.
If you feel you have the right skills and qualities to enable someone to maintain their quality of life in a supportive way then please apply by completing and returning the application form below to the address stated quoting reference number JS253451 or via e-mail to dpssrecruitmentline@leics.gov.uk or forward an up to date CV to e-mail address above quoting reference number JS245451