Companion/Carer

PA Pages; Horsham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family employer in Horsham seeks a compassionate Companion/Carer for daily visits to support a 92-year-old woman in maintaining her independence. Responsibilities include companionship, medication support, and light housekeeping. Candidates should have a kind demeanor and a proactive attitude, with a preference for non-smokers and those who can drive. This role offers an employed status with a competitive hourly rate of £24.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Previous experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Medication prompting/administering.
• Personal grooming support.
• Companionship and housekeeping.

Skills

Respectful of privacy

Reliable with good timekeeping

Hygienic, tidy and well organised

Able to follow instructions

Good communication in English

Creative

Job description

Overview

Morning and early evening visit each day, seven days a week. Mum is 92 and in good health. Mobility aids such as a stair-lift mean that she can still enjoy her home in Horsham. She looks after herself, but is in increasing need of regular visits to do the basics - or assist with the basics. At the moment this does not mean intimate care: the duties of the role are checking medication, assistance with a shower, and the kind of checks that put her mind at rest. We need someone proactive who will see what needs doing: tidying, checking bedroom, etc. We’re looking for someone friendly, in the hope a friendship will develop. This is not a job for someone under terrible time pressure who can’t arrive, relax, and take an interest. Previous experience preferred but this is not essential; a kind and common-sense approach is the main priority to this role.

Duties include

• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Other relevant duties as required
• Housekeeping
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing

Candidate qualities

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Bar ing Service check if required.

If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

Details

Companion/Carer

Location: Horsham

Hours per week: Morning and early evening visit each day, seven days a week.

Hourly pay rate: £24 (TBD)

Additional information

This role is to support a Woman. The candidate should be a woman.

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: Employed