Carer /Support Worker – Herts (WD23) – PUR-593-081

Support Assistant, support buddy, Support Worker
Herts
Posted 1 day ago
Carer /Support Worker
Job ref. PUR-593-081
About the Direct Payment Holder A family is seeking a caring, patient, and reliable Carer to join a small, long-term team of carers supporting their 10-year-old son. This role has flexible hours, suitable for both regular weekly and ad-hoc applicants.
Hours and rate of pay £18.92 per hour on a self-employed basis
Location Herts (WD23)
DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check

Right to Work and references will be needed.

Training Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:

• Introduction to first aid

• Health and Safety / Moving and handling

 

What you would be doing…  

  • After-school care and school pick-ups (car essential)
  • Evening babysitting and weekend support
  • Ad-hoc hours during school holidays
  • Occasional family trips or holidays
  • Weekend work
  • It would be lovely to get someone on school pick ups, but equally we would consider someone only available after school or weekends.

Hours are negotiable, up to approximately 6 hours at a time. Both regular and ad-hoc applicants are welcome.

 

 

Required skills and experience  

Key Responsibilities

 

·        Providing personal care, including changing and dressing

·        Supporting communication using non-verbal methods

·        Preparing food for the child as required (not family meals)

·        Accompanying the child on outings and activities

·        Supporting the child in the home and community in a safe, encouraging way

 

Requirements

 

·        Willingness to provide personal care

·        Own car with business use included on insurance

·        Public liability insurance (if not covered by employer’s insurance)

·        Willingness to prepare food for the child

·        Experience with non-verbal children or children with additional needs is desirable, but training can be provided

 

 

 

 

Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.

* Sponsorship is not available for this role *

* No agencies please *

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