66 Year old totally blind and physically disabled man living in Shepherd's Bush requires support on Saturdays.
Duties will include:
- domestic tasks such as cooking and ironing, etc.
- admin support such as reading mail, accessing email and internet
- some personal care mainly around support with bathing and nail cutting
- I also need someone to push me out and about in my wheelchair to local amenities such as shops, market, pubs and theatre
Hours and pay:
- the hours will normally be between 10 am and 4 pm although some variation may very occasionally be necessary with adequate notice
- pay is £10 per hour rising to £10.50 per hour upon completion of a successful 3 months probationary period
- there is statutory holiday pay and sick pay will again be according to statute
Essential requirements:
- it is essential that candidates be reliable, honest and empathetic.
- it is also essential that candidate should be a reasonable cook (preferably a good one) and be prepared to cook meat including pork products
- it is also essential that candidate should be a competent ironer
- it is essential that candidates must have a very good level of English both spoken and written. I like to do The Times crossword and it is important that the person is able to read the clues clearly and fill the answers in.
Desirable:
- it is desirable that candidates should have a good sense of humour and provide pleasant company
- as several time a year I attend the local theatre on Saturday afternoons for the audio described performances, it would be desirable if candidates should have some interest in theatre
Applicants should email me with biographical details providing some information about education, life experience and interests.
CVs only will not be accepted.