A female Support Assistant to support a visually impaired lady who is registered blind for 14 hours per week.
The 14 hours per week are to be split into 2-3 shifts per week, 3 hours on a Wednesday Evening (7 pm-10 pm), the remaining hours will be daytime hours to be arranged at interview level.
The Wednesday evening hours will be as a companion/support and the daytime hours are to support the lady with some light domestic duties, to drive and support the lady her shopping and to attend various activities and interests.
Person Specification:
Calm, gentle & patient
Aware of first aid in case of seizures or other neurological emergencies
Previously been a nurse
Must have access to car with a clean UK driving licence.
Please note: As the lady is visually impaired, please make allowances that eye contact is not always possible.
The rate of pay is £14.30 per hour.
A DBS is required for this position.
Exception Under The Equality Act (2010)- the post is only open to female applicants due to the personal assistance required.
Please email your CV quoting Ref: 636D
Nycil act on behalf of the employer, and we will pass any applications direct to them
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.30 per hour
Expected hours: 14 per week
Experience:
- Visually impaired: 1 year (preferred)
- Medical /Seizures: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person