Job Description
REF – FP1123SW	
1	Employer	
The employer will be the daughter of the Gentleman that requires care.	
2	Job Identity	
Post Title:	Carer 	
Location:	Peterhead	
Hours of Work:	Monday to Friday 1.30 – 3.10pm (some flexibility in times)	
Term:	Permanent.  Subject to a 3-month trial period	
3	Remuneration	
Hourly Rate:	£12.49	
4	Job Description	
The carer would provide support to my husband who has dementia. Due to my husband no longer having communication skills, he would require a carer who has experience in dementia, is patient, friendly and able to support him with his personal care.  The main task is to keep him safe at all times, help him with any personal care.  Give drinks snacks/meals as and when required.  	
5	Main Duties	

•	Assist/prompting with changing, washing as required (personal care)
•	Providing drinks/snacks/meals
•	Go out for walks (hopefully visit a café)
•	To have some flexibility as support needs change
•	Following advice given by Health Professionals 
•	Following advice and instructions from the employer and the lady
•	Respecting the gentleman’s privacy and his family – ensuring confidentiality at all times.
•	Maintaining a happy working environment
•	Maintaining the gentleman’s safety at all times
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks necessitated by your changing role within the employment. 	
Any questions concerning duties may be raised at the interview stage
Full training shall be offered to any successful applicant and shall be paid for by the employer	
6	Supervision	
The Carer will be directed by and shall be accountable to the employer.
It is necessary to ask the employer what the duties are, observing her directions and requests.  It is also necessary to respect the privacy of the employer and family members	
7	Personal Qualities	
The Carer must be reliable, trustworthy and be positive & encouraging in their outlook to the work.
	
8	Training	
All Training would be offered and paid for by the employer.
•	Adult Support and Protection training  - elearning
•	Dementia
•	Meds admin level 3
	
References and the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme
A reference from 2 employers, one of which should be current or recent is 		required.  Employees will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting 			Vulnerable Groups) scheme. Further information can be found at 		www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
To apply for this position, please contact our recruitment line 01467 530522
Or for further information call Sue on 07771488286		
Cornerstone’s Direct Payments Support Service exists to support people to employ their own Personal Assistants and/or purchase services using Direct Payments.  As an organization we are not the employer, but merely assist people to recruit staff when required.  If you are employed, your contract will be with the person in receipt of the Direct Payment and not with Cornerstone.	

Person Specification

Attributes	Essential
(The minimum acceptable levels for safe and effective job performance)	Desirable
(The attributes of the ideal candidate)	
			
Experience	Preferably with previous care experience in dementia, but willing to consider someone who has not worked in this sector, but has care experience.	Experience of caring in health or voluntary settings	
Education and Qualifications	Good standard of education
Competent in spoken English
Willingness to undertake relevant study and training	SVQ Level II	
Skills/Abilities specific to the post	Ability to:
•	Accept delegation and work without supervision
•	Good team worker
•	Recognise your own limitations
•	Create and maintain a good relationship with the employer while maintaining family privacy
•	Good verbal and written communication skills	Awareness of adult/child protection issues

Qualities	Ability to 
•	Remain calm and composed in challenging situations
•	To work in a non judgemental manner
•	Work to guidelines and procedures
•	Good sense of humour		
Additional requirements for this post	Able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service
Good timekeeping

	Driving licence – access to a vehicle