HOMECARE WORKERS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED IN LONDON – IMMEDIATE START
We are looking for an LGBT-friendly care assistant based in South London.
ABOUT US:
Alternative Care Services is the UK’s first, independent, LGBTQI* focused, domiciliary care service to provide top quality and safe care to LGBT people over 18 in need of support.
THE ROLE:
A care giving role that will involve providing personal care, you’ll be working over 3 nights (Friday/Saturday/and Sunday), 30 hours per week.
The right candidate will be:
Qualified
LGBT-friendly
Professional
Patient
Friendly
Hard-working
Respectful
Passionate
Have great communication skills
You’ll be someone who really wants to make a difference to our clients’ lives and provide safe, highly effective, supportive services, that makes our clients feel at secure, comfortable and content.
We welcome applications from gay women and other applicants from the LGBTQI community.
You must be comfortable around pets and have a good understanding of the English language.
Full training will be given
Responsibilities and Duties
Personal, night and daily care and support.
Your day-to-day duties may include:
getting to know clients and their interests and needs
helping with personal care like washing, using the toilet and dressing
food preparation, feeding and giving out medication
carrying out general tasks like housework, laundry and shopping
helping clients manage their budget, pay bills and write letters
supporting families to get used to new caring responsibilities
giving emotional and practical support to children and young people
working with other health and social care professionals to provide individual care and development plans
helping to organise leisure activities
going with clients to and from a residential home
Share this role online (there may be a referral fee*)
How to Apply
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:
Hold a British/EU passport or a valid work permit/visa