Carer /Support Worker – PUR-254-546 – Letchworth, Hertfordshire (SG6)
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| Job ref. | PUR-254-546 |
| About the Direct Payment Holder | A 41-year-old woman living in Letchworth, Hertfordshire is looking for a reliable, supportive, and understanding female carer to provide part-time support at home and in the community. She is completely blind, has previously undergone treatment for breast cancer, and requires assistance with daily living tasks, domestic support, and help caring for her son. |
| Hours and rate of pay | 9 hours per week, 2 days per week (days are flexible)
£18.92 per hour Weekday Support (Wednesdays) · 2:30pm – 6:30pm · Support required with the school run, including collecting my son from school, returning to the family home, and later dropping him off with his father before returning. Weekend Support · Saturday or Sunday, between 10:00am – 3:00pm · Duties include collecting my son from his father’s home, transporting him to his mother’s home, and returning him to his father later the same day.
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| Location | Letchworth, Hertfordshire (SG6) |
| 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:
• Safeguarding Adults • Introduction to first aid / Paediatric first aid • Health and Safety / Moving and handling
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| What you would be doing… |
School pick-up and safe travel home Preparing evening meals for mother and son Assisting with daily living and household tasks Supporting family life, including helping with childcare routines and drop-offs Providing general assistance in the home and with outings
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| Required skills and experience |
Female Carer (essential) This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b) Experience of supporting someone who is blind/visually impaired Knowledge or experience of working with children A reliable driver with own car Kind, patient, and able to support in both practical and family-focused ways
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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 *