Job Introduction
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Self-Employed Personal Care Assistant, 2 Hours on Sunday, BH1 Area (EM/PY)
About the Role:
We are seeking a Personal Carer to provide support to a lady living in the Bournemouth area. Between care visits, the individual currently spends much of her time in bed and requires assistance to safely transfer between her bed, wheelchair, and walking aid.
The individual contracted Polio during childhood and has since been diagnosed with osteoporosis and arthritis. As a result of these conditions, she requires support with personal care, nutrition, and maintaining a safe and habitable living environment.
Support is required on Sundays, comprising:
- Morning visit: 1 hour between 10:00am and 12:00pm
- Evening visit: 1 hour between 5:00pm and 7:00pm
The morning visit will involve assisting with bathing and safe transfers in and out of the bath to maintain personal hygiene, supporting the individual to dress appropriately for the day, and preparing breakfast.
The evening visit will include assistance with washing, changing continence pads, and preparing a light evening meal.
The successful candidate will be compassionate, reliable, and able to provide person-centred support that promotes the individual's dignity, comfort, and independence within her own home.
As a self-employed personal assistant, please state rates of pay on application.
Day & Times – as mentioned above.
For further information, please refer to the attached job description and personal spec.
The BCP Direct Payments Advice Service is a support service for individuals who are living independently within the community. We are not the person you will work for. You will work for the individual or family we are supporting.
For more information or to discuss the role further, please contact Elizabeth Moore, telephone number 01202 123961.
Please send your CV and covering letter, quoting job reference EM/PY, detailing your suitability for the role to elizabeth.moore@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
