Full Time Support Worker – Huyton Ref: DB137346

Job Description

We are looking to identify a friendly and experienced Carer/Personal Assistant to provide Social and Light Personal care to a gentleman living in the Huyton area of Knowsley.

Our client lives with his wife in their family home.

He is a pleasant man, very well cared for by his wife and family members.

Our client has suffered a Brain Injury, and has a heart condition.

The support required for Client would involve Light Personal Care, predominantly of a morning if early start, consisting of guiding client to Bathroom as client can at times be unsteady on his feet first thing.

Client would require assistance with facial washing and shaving if needed, plus brushing teeth, and assistance when using the toilet to ensure cleanliness.

Client may require varied support around meal preparation, community access/ short local walks.

The primary purpose of this role is to keep the gentleman safe and stimulated.

In turn this will provide Respite for his wife who is Clients main Carer.

Client’s wife has stated she will shadow newly appointed PA or provide a couple of support sessions  in relation to what support is required for that day

Do you feel you could meet the needs of our client?

Would you be able to provide a caring, dignified level of support, if so we’d like to hear from you.

This post is funded through Direct Payments.  KDC facilitate recruitment through the Direct Payment Support Service. 

Employment decisions and responsibilities lie with the person receiving the support, or their allocated representative.  KDC do not act as the employer.