Job Description

Self-employed Live-in Housekeeper/Carer required for my 56 year old brother who has Down Syndrome and Dementia. We're looking for a female already living in UK, who loves and takes pride in her work.

You need to be a competent cook and enjoy cooking as you will be required to plan and cook healthy meals from scratch. You'll be driving my brother out daily as he loves going out, so a full UK driving license is essential. Your own car would be a big advantage, though not a prerequisite.

Other responsibilities include keeping the house clean and tidy, laundry and a little ironing. You will always be working alongside one of my brother's young but experienced carers, who manage his personal care mornings and evenings, though you will need to learn this, just in case ever needed. My brother has some mobility difficulties, he can walk but also uses a wheelchair, you will need to assist with moving and handling, though no hoists involved. He is small (43Kg) quite childlike, playful and affectionate.  He responds well to young people, young energy and someone who is happy to sing, dance and play games with him.

Your personality, energy and enthusiasm will be more important than carer experience, if required we will train you in anything you need to know. You should be fit, active and healthy, speak fluent(or nearly fluent) English, have a good sense of humour, be easygoing, but at the same time efficient and well organised, have an abundance of patience and a compassionate nature.

We are a holistically minded family, eating organic food and using homeopathic and natural medicines where possible, we would prefer applicants to be unvaccinated. The work rota is two weeks on, two weeks off. We live in a rural location but are less than five minutes drive to the nearest town, 15 minutes from the Coast and 43 minutes from Norwich.  Please post a recent photo with your application, DBS and references required.  We look forward to hearing from you.

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