Carer​/Driver x2 - MJ

Overview

2 FT posts available - 01/Dundonald/MC. Each Post will be for 28hrs and 1 S/O per week. Sleepover/ Waking night may be converted to daytime hours to suit the needs of the employer. Rate of pay: £15 per hr daytime and £14 per hr sleepover / waking night (sleepover is 10pm – 8am). 112hrs and 4 sleepovers flexible, per 4 week period.

Days will include dayshifts, backshifts, overnights and weekends on a rota system. Days and times to be discussed at interview. 6 month probationary period. Will be required to work extra hours to cover for other staff A/L. Days of work to be discussed  may be asked to assist with respite cover, which may include a paid holiday either in the UK or abroad.

Full clean drivers licence is essential. Must be a confident / competent driver. Experience in care sector is essential. Must have a current Moving & Assisting Certificate or willing to train.

• Full Personal Care
• Transfers using hoist
• Assisting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning
• Take part in training
• Willing to undertake training as required for the driving of the wheelchair accessible vehicle (cost will be covered by the employer)
• Must be physically fit, this can be a physically demanding job

The employers are 2 brothers who live in the same household, they are both wheelchair users and both have a muscle wasting condition. Their hobbies and interests are:

• Coaching the sport of Boccia
• Sport (watching) and Music (going to gigs)

• 6 month probationary period. There is a 6 month probation period attached to this post, with a 1 week notice within this period if the post does not work out.
• All successful applicants will have to undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme (cost will be reimbursed once you start the employment).
• Supply 2 up to date reference contacts
• Must be physically fit, this is a physically demanding job

• Company pension
• Sick pay
• Experience:
  
  driving: 1 year (required); care experience: 1 year (required)
• Work Location:
  
  In person

If you are interested,  to: recruitment (/Dundonald/MC) or call Victoria on

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