Applicant status required: Self-employed
* This role is a private arrangement with a person or family who is seeking support for someone else or themselves. You will not be employed by or carry out work for Humans Cornwall; we have a dedicated team to help identify private personal assistants for care and support. These roles are personally assisting somebody to achieve their goals, gain independence and/or manage their daily lives; These will be self-funded by the family or person, or they may receive a Direct payment from Cornwall council. *
Location: Falmouth
Lady in Falmouth who would like to have a break from her home, seeks a kind and empathetic personal assistant to support her to access the community. Lady has reduced mobility and is a wheelchair user.
Support required:
· Support with going out into the community
· Able to drive or accompany in a taxi
· Company and companionship
Hourly rate of pay: £14.72
Hours per week: 2 – 4 hours per week
Working schedule:
To be arranged
Essential:
– A proactive and caring approach; willing to adapt to the needs of the person you are supporting
– Full driving licence
– Public Liability Insurance
– Valid DBS
– Must be self-employed
Desirable:
– Level 2 or 3 in Adult social care
– Access to a wheelchair accessible vehicle
Offers of employment may be subject to DBS checks & referencing. If the role is on a self-employed basis, please ensure you have proof of employment status and public liability insurance.
When applying, your C.V. will be passed onto the family or person for their consideration. Due to the high number of applicants that are received for various roles, it is not possible to inform applicants if they have been unsuccessful. Please contact the below email for updates if needed.
If interested, please click apply or email a copy of your CV to pa@cornwallsupportlounge.org.uk and quote reference H68
