ersonal Assistants/Carers – Duns – 2244
We have one or two part time positions available to join our small team of excellent carers.
Duties include caring for a young man with a neuromuscular condition in his own home in Duns, administering medication, using essential medical machines, helping with physio and outings.
Client uses cough assist, Suction and Bipap machines, for which training will be given.
Client requires hoisting for all transfers. Moving and Handling an advantage but again, training in specific requirements will be given.
Client needs full time 2:1 care but is often out at gaming, wrestling and music events and needs support to enable him to have an active social life.
Experience not required as we do all training.
PVG/CRB required due to the nature of the work.
As the client has his own transport a full British Driving License would also be an advantage, although this is not necessary.
Applications especially welcomed from male carers with a young, fun outlook.
Terms:
Hours per week: Up to 20 hours per week
Hours of work: Flexible working hours offered. for one position and also relief hours to cover sickness and holidays, for which availability at short notice is necessary. Shifts cover days mainly but cover for nights can be required occasionally.
£12 per hour.
Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata