Female* Home Carer

About me:
I am an independent 52 year-old lady living in my home who has been medically challenged in recent years. Nonetheless, I love to cook in my spare time and love to spend the summer months in my garden growing herbs veg etc . I require support with various aspects of my life as a wheelchair user with complex medical conditions. I require an additional Home Carer to support me in my home to live as independent as I can, joining my current team. No two days are the same with company and this can be an incredibly rewarding position. Please see below on how to apply!

Job duties
This list is a general overview of the expected duties within this position. This list is not exhaustive and may change from time to time.
Support with medication.
Support the client with her complex medical conditions. All necessary training for this will be provided.
Life support / medical machinery is necessary for my standard of living. You will be supported to understand and interact with this when necessary. All necessary training for this will be provided.
Assisting with personal care, such as aiding the cared for in the shower, and dressing.
Assistance with food and drink at lunch and tea.
Supporting the employer through hospital and GP appointments and in visits to the town for trips out for the day.
Assistance with general domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry.
The cared for has pet cats, so the successful candidate must be comfortable with them and also feed them when necessary.
General companionship.
Candidates should be confident and capable of prompting the cared for to support their own wellbeing when necessary, such as using the required machinery.

Essential qualities and criteria
Female required due to personal care* Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies
Respectful, compassionate and considerate nature.
Excellent communication.
Capable to perform under pressure and stay calm.
First-aid experience.
Experience in a care-setting of a similar nature.
Capable of working independently and well with others.
Able to act under pressure in a medical emergency.

Desirable qualities and criteria
Confident to talk on my behalf in appointments when necessary and suitable.
Resourceful, capable, and able to take the initiative.
The client owns their own wheelchair accessible car which is insured fully comprehensive for those over 21 years old. Those with less than 6 points are ideal, but all candidates will be considered on their own merit.

Summary terms, conditions, and times of work
22 hours per week are available for the candidate, depending on their availability.
The pay rate for this position is £13.20 per hour.
Annual leave: 5.6 weeks of annual leave, pro-rata.
Background check: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List(s) Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, please send these details to SIL in a separate email or in a sealed envelope together with a stamped addressed envelope. This will not be shared unless you are shortlisted for the post.
References: If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if you have not been employed.
As part of your employment, you will also be subject to a 12-week probationary period.

Monday - Off
Tuesday - 2pm-7pm
Wednesday - 2pm-7pm
Thursday - 2pm-7pm
Friday - 2pm-7pm
Saturday - 9am-1pm (1 in 2 weeks)
Sunday - 9am-1pm (1 in 4 weeks)

How to apply:
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete the enclosed/attached application form and return to the address below, quoting reference 5093:
Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1
Email: suffolk@silmail.org Telephone: 01473 603876
Post - Address: SIL, IP City Centre, Unit 21, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8SD