Description
Lady/Carer/Support worker/PA – Live in person needed in Pembrokeshire West Wales.
We are best described as a slightly Bohemian couple; we live in a cottage by the coast overlooking the sea.
We are looking for a strong happy adaptable person to come and live as part of our informal family, which is made up of our adult son and day carers. We hope you will come for at least 6 months and longer if possible.
We both have Multiple Sclerosis, my symptoms are more subtle, to do with energy levels getting depleted very quickly and suddenly.
While my husband’s needs tend to be more physically dominating, he requires assistance with:
Personal care - toileting, showering, dressing, moving and eating.
Physical care – daily exercises, stretching, mobility, strengthening and breathing.
Cognitive care – engaging, memory games, keeping mind sharp and focused.
Enabling life living – to take and be part of family life.
The work is varied;
To support us both (along with other day carers + cleaner) in taking part in all aspects of family daily life in the house, anything from cleaning, cooking, laundry, care giving, to days out with us all.
Experience as a carer is needed, plus someone who is a quick and willing learner, hardworking and fun, who can show initiative in all situations.
Someone who can take charge when needed and be able to roll their sleeves up and just get on with it.
Driving is a MUST, you will need to be a competent driver, as we live in a rural area and you would be the main driver.
In addition you will need to: have a full working visa, be fluent in English, enjoy cooking (must be meat eater) have a UK bank account, be prepared to be self-employed, have a big sense of humour and not be allergic to our cat.
Hours: We normally wake up around 9am, in bed by 9pm and settled by 11pm. There is lots of opportunity for mutually arranged breaks in the day working around existing carers, where possible.
However: As its “live in” and you are the only able person sleeping in the house at night, you will need to be available in case of rare emergencies.
Days off: Start from 9am- 11pm, BUT if you need more than 1 day off on occasions this can be arranged when possible, subject to other carers.
Pay: £475 (which covers 6 days and 7 nights). Plus free room, food and board.