Live in Carers / Female PA's

I am a young lady with complex care needs, living in my own home in Swadlincote. I am looking to recruit a team of live in carer's to support me on a 2 week on / 2 week off rota or a 1 week on and 1 week off. I am hypersensitive to smells (E.g. perfumes, washing detergent, smoke etc), these impact my health significantly and therefore it is important not to use these in my home, alternative products will be provided. Inside my home I can shuffle short distances and have a rollator to aid me and have a power chair for outside of the home, I have a wheelchair adapted vehicle you will be required to drive.

The right candidate will complete a minimum of two week's shadowing a senior PA before working on their own and must be willing to undertake relevant training.

I enjoy watching TV and reading online books, I have a keen interest in wolves, dragons and skulls. When I am feeling well enough, I enjoy crafts e.g. making cards and visiting craft fairs, eventually I would love to be able to make and sell my own crafts. I am looking for a team of PA's who can support me to live as independently as possible and help me achieve my goals.

Main Duties

Personal care: Support with all aspects of personal care to a high standard. Administering medication and responding to seizures. Full training will be provided.

Domestic duties: Support to maintain a clean and tidy home, meal and drink prep and shopping.
Social: Support to access the community and participate in my chosen activities and accompany me to appointments.

Communication: Ensuring good communication with me; learning how I communicate in different ways dependent on my pain levels at the time, or whether I am having a functional seizure.

A driver is essential for this role with a UK or European licence with 3 points or less
Good communication skills and be able to recognise my needs
Patient and conscientious with attention to detail and high standards
Able to plan and organise my activities on a day-to-day basis, in agreement with myself.
Calm and collected, able to respond to situations without panicking.
Able to develop good working relationships while always remaining professional.
A friendly demeanour with a good sense of humour
Able to understand me as an individual, be respectful of my views and opinions.
Initiative with the ability to think quickly and respond to situations as they arise.
Able to work alone and with another person when 2:1 care is needed.
Trustworthy, responsible, and reliable
Flexible and helpful
Special Conditions:
A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and two satisfactory references are conditional for the post. This is a free and confidential process.