Carer/Companion – Stowmarket, Suffolk. REF JF1852

Reliable, caring person required to assist family with the gentleman of the house who suffered a stroke a little while ago. He is a fun, sociable man whose mobility is affected, although he walks, climbs stairs etc but needs help with getting dressed and ready for the day ahead.

The family have a lovely country house located approx 11 miles north of Stowmarket, Suffolk, so someone as close to here as possible would be preferred.

The ideal person will be fairly local and able to come in and stay for 2 hours to enable the family to carry out tasks with their horses. The daughter competes with her event horses and if the successful person has an interest in this area and would like to drive the gentleman to watch her take part that would be fantastic.

Hours will be 8.30am to 10.30am 5 days a week.

Personal care will be involved to assist with washing and dressing.

Someone who can prepare breakfast and join him at the table with a cup of tea would be perfect .

Making sure his laptop etc are all ready for him to start his day and that he has everything he needs before you leave.

It is of utmost importance that the carer/companion is kind, patient with a bright and friendly manner and a good sense of humour.

Car driver and non smoker essential.

Fully checkable references will be required and an up to date DBS.

To apply please email-info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk