Job Description
REF – LP1123SW	
1	Employer	
The employer will be the daughter of the Lady that requires care.	
2	Job Identity	
Post Title:	Carer(s) 	
Location:	Peterhead	
Hours of Work:	Monday to Friday 8-10 am and 7-8pm	
Term:	Permanent.  Subject to a 3-month trial period	
3	Remuneration	
Hourly Rate:	£12.49	
4	Job Description	
Carer(s) would assist with showering, dressing, meal preparation etc.  Maintain our mothers independence, in turn building her confidence when she returns home.  Carers should be friendly, trustworthy and be able to build up a rapport with our Mum.
If you are interested in any of the above hours, please get in touch asap, so our Mum can return to her own home.	
5	Main Duties	

•	Assist with dressing, washing as required
•	Assist for Showers
•	Wash Hair
•	Provide company with conversation whilst assisting
•	Provide refreshments, meals, ensuring drinking plenty
•	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 ladies privacy and her family – ensuring confidentiality at all times.
•	Maintaining a happy working environment
•	Maintaining this ladies 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.
•	First Aid   - classroom based
•	Adult Support and Protection training  - elearning
•	Infection Control
•	Possible First Aid
	
References and the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme
A reference from 2 employers, one of which should be current will be required.
  Employees may 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, but willing to consider someone who has not worked in the care sector	Experience of caring in health or voluntary settings or n a personal level	
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