Job Description

Due to our existing main carer leaving to spend more time with family we are looking for a private live-in carer for my wife to start at the end of January (2025) and for long term. Typically to do 6-8 week bookings to alternate with our other live-in carer, and the potential for similar repeat bookings.

The role includes providing care and company for my wife (in her sixties but had a stroke over ten years ago), light housekeeping, covering weekdays and weekends, and with covered rest breaks during weekdays.

Must have existing care training AND experience, DBS-checked, and excellent English language skills. No significant medical expertise is needed (pills only) but need to provide assistance with transfers using Sara Steddy etc and help with wheelchair and mobility, plus showering and dressing/undressing, and going to bed. Housekeeping to include light cleaning and laundry, plus preparing breakfast/meals/coffee etc. for my wife.

You would be living in a nice home in a nice village close to Cirencester. Own double bedroom/sink/loo, and use of the main wetroom so mainly just you. Ability to drive is relevant if you want to get during breaks due to location, either with own car but we also have a wheelchair accessible vehicle if needed.

Competitive salary rate open to discussion. The start date is the end of January 2025, with desire for ongoing sessions thereafter assuming everyone is happy. 

Please send a CV and supporting information/photo plus availability and target weekly rate. Thank you.

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