Live-in Carer (12 weeks year) Peterborough, England
Job description
This post has been placed by Peterborough Council for Voluntary Services on behalf of a client. The client will direct the PA but will use PCVS as a third party for the purposes of applications.
About me
Hello I am a man in my 30s with muscular dystrophy. I am an electric wheelchair user and live in the Hampton area. I require full time staff to live in for 1 to 2 weeks at a time to provide support throughout the day. I follow a plant-based diet, so meals are fresh and prepared from scratch.
During lock-down I tried to grow my own vegetables which did not go to plan, I intend to improve for 2023. I enjoy cooking dishes from around the world, looking for someone with similar interests.
I enjoy watching movies and TV series.
Tasks
Support staff live-in for 1 or 2 weeks at a time.
I require preparation for the day to start 8.30am
My morning routine starts at 9.00am,decided the night before, depends on days activities, time arrival for appointment, travel ect.
I require full support around, washing, dressing, hygiene, toileting, meal preparation, household tasks and support in the community.
I may need occasional support during the night.
I will require support with repositioning and moving with ceiling track hoist.
I require:
- Someone with a full clean driving licence preferably lives within 1 hour from location
- Must have use of own vehicle to and from work.
- We are looking for 12 to 16 weeks cover a year. This is negotiable subject to experience with live-in care work and other team related commitments.
- Experience of live-in care/support work on weekly basis preferred but training can be provided to the right candidate.
- Moving and handling /training experience
Further details
Self-employed PA preferred.
Gross Pay is £950.00 to £1,299.48 per week gross, depending on experience. This is based on self-employed staff that can declare to HMRC
I would prefer a minimum 10-week support but may be negotiable for right candidate.
Job Types: Full-time: 98 per week
Salary: £950.00- £1,299.48 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Care work: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- DVLA full/ clean (no points) Driving Licence, (preferred) as may require to drive my adapted van.
DBS
- DBS required at expense of the client
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 98 per week
Salary: £1,299.00 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Physical setting:
- Live-in
Shift:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Care work: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AP180823
