Direct Payment Support Worker - Cottingham

Description

The job itself

A 70 year old female, living in Cottingham is seeking a support worker to support for 6.5 hours per week. The days and hours of support required are to be between Sunday and Wednesday this can be flexible.

Mobility is difficult for this lady, she uses a rollater as requires something to push on to walk. Walks need to be planned to ensure access is suitable. The lady requires support to access the community and to be able to leave the house. She would like to go out in the community, go to cafes, support with shopping. The role is to also provide domestic support, meal preparation and batch cooking.

Car driver is essential with access to own vehicle and business use on insurance policy.

The successful applicant will have an understanding nature and be supportive and patient with the ability to manage situations and vulnerabilities. The candidate should be engaging, resourceful, proactive and good-natured. Effective communication is essential therefore the candidate must be thoughtful and considerate in their communication and actions. Empowering this lady to maintain independence whilst out in the community.

Self-employed workers also accepted to be considered, please share costings on application form if you are self-employed.

DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post - Cost to be met by the local authority.