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: Porthallow, Nr St. Keverne, Helston
A lovely gentleman in the Helston/Lizard area is seeking support from a personal assistant. Your role will be to support this gentleman with various aspects of his daily living, promoting independence where possible, but there to assist if required. These tasks include, but not limited to, assisting with personal care, meal prep, shopping, companionship and more.
Support required:
· Provide companionship and great conversation to enhance the quality of life
· Supervising mobility
· Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing duties
· General support around the home including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and shopping, as needed
· Help with making and attending appointments
· Occasionally drive client to appointments or social activities
Rate and support hours:
Hourly rate of pay: £14.72
Hours per week: 15 hours per week
Schedule: Flexible cover throughout the week, to be negotiated with family
Essential criteria:
· Previous experience in the field of care is desirable but not essential.
· First Aid/nursing experience is preferred
· Well organised and able to work on own initiative
· Have a bright ‘can do’ attitude and caring, honest, trustworthy nature
· English speaking/good conversational skills
· Own transport required due to location and a valid driving licence is preferred for transporting client when necessary.
· Non – smoking preferred
· DBS checked & public liability insurance
· Must be self-employed
· Eligibility to work in the UK
If you’re someone who enjoys making a difference and has the right qualities, we’d love to hear from you!
Next steps
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 email a copy of your CV to PA@cornwallsupportlounge.org.uk and quote reference CSL025
