13 hours of personal/family support – Hinckley

Job reference - PH739168

A total of 13 hours, which can vary week to week, depending on when the children are at home. More specific times and rota to be discussed at application and interview.

The client is a 46-year-old mum of 3 looking for a kind and adaptable support worker to help with everyday tasks.

She is a health professional but currently on long-term sick from her part-time role.

She has a recent diagnosis of axial spondylarthritis which causes fatigue, stiffness and pain in multiple joints. She has recently been diagnosed with vestibulopathy with visual preference but hopes this will improve in time and rehabilitation. This condition can affect balance and also causes fatigue.

These conditions have made some everyday activities more challenging and have also limited her ability to enjoy hobbies and social activities, particularly those involving visually busy environments.

The younger two children are primary school aged and spend nearly 50% of their time with their father and the eldest child lives at home and is at sixth form college.

The family has a much-loved medium-sized labradoodle. Applicants will need to be comfortable around dogs

Tasks/duties:
-Taking the younger children to school and collecting them independently when they are in their mum's care.

- To support with after school clubs, including Beavers/Cubs on a Monday, Running Club on a Wednesday and Swimming on Friday's. Session's start at 5:30pm on the days that the children are in their mum's care.

Other flexible support, which can include the following types of tasks:
- Light housework such as helping with laundry, making beds, vacuuming, general tidying and other light housework.

- To assist to sort medication into a dosette box each week.

- Helping with meal preparation. Making drinks and bringing breakfast or a cup of tea upstairs when the client's symptoms make getting up and moving around difficult.

- Helping with shopping, occasional errands, attending appointments.

- Helping with tasks that can become overwhelming such as helping to sort out the kids' bedroom or client's wardrobe.

- Taking the client out to enjoyable activities such as craft groups and coffee shops to help maintain independence and social connections.

About the ideal candidate:
The client is looking for a kind, trustworthy and reliable support worker who is able to use their own initiative and respect the client's independence and preferences.

The client appreciates a clean and hygienic home and is looking for someone who values good standards of personal hygiene, food hygiene and cleanliness, with good attention to detail when carrying out household tasks.

A driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle will be required for school runs and outings. The school run is also within walking distance, so school runs can be done on foot.

In return the client would want to ensure that the successful applicant feels valued and respected and be able to enjoy a warm working relationship together and hopefully have some fun on the way.

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs.

Genuine applicants only please. DBS check applicable to this role, to include working with children. Please note, Leicestershire County Council can potentially help with sourcing the correct DBS certificate.

Role subject to interview and references.

Genders which may apply for this job – Any

Hours per week – 13 hours per week

Hourly rate – £17.50 self employed, £13.71 employed

Area – Hinckley and Bosworth

Driving licence required – Yes

Employer has pets – Yes

Employer is smoker – No

Required care experience – awareness of following prescribed medication protocols, lived experience, supporting parenting