Care Worker/enabler to Support a Retired

3 weeks ago


Alnwick, United Kingdom UKCIL Full time

**Care Worker/Enabler to support a retired professional man in Alnwick area at £11.91 p/hr.**:
**Job Description and Personal Specification**
- A 67year-old retired professional man in the Alnwick area is looking to recruit carers to support him within the family home. He has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease which means he has restricted mobility, episodes of very low blood pressure and some periods of confusion.
The family are looking for carers who are easy going and able to provide care and companionship, supporting his independence and self-esteem.

He has in the past been very active and enjoyed gardening, outdoor activities and country pursuits. He still benefits from ‘pottering’ in the garden and a brief walk each afternoon. He enjoys company but becomes fatigued very quickly.
- He requires supervised and frequent medication (all taken by mouth).

**Ref. no.** HF/ALN/KDJ

**Hours of work**: 30 to 40 hrs a week. Flexibility will be required to meet the work commitments of the family. Days and times to be discussed at interview.

**Rates of Pay**: £11.91 per hour Location: Alnwick area

**Main Duties**: Include a breakdown of tasks that will be required/main duties Supportwith some personal care if/when necessary, some light meal preparation, support around medication, pain management and mental health while helping to reduce the risk of falls. Support to take place initially in the home and then progress to accessing groups and clubs within his local community.

**Personal specification**:

- Calm, patient and understanding
- Honest, reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
- Have a happy positive caring nature, with an outgoing personality

Ability to both take instructions and use own initiative.
- Experience in health & social care desirable - experience in working with people with both physical and mental health needs
- Respect for confidentiality is a must.

**Training**: Where it is required, such as in Health and Safety matters, practical training and guidance will be arranged and the care worker will be expected to attend. This will include moving and handling, medication awareness and additional training specific to the client.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Services**
- Meal Preparation
- Domestic Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent

**Training**
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Moving & Handling
- Understanding challenging behaviour
- Food Hygiene
- First Aid
- Dementia care

**Transportation**
- Full UK driving license

**Medical**
- Safe Administration of Medication



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