Westminster Council
Kensington & Chelsea Council

Female Holiday Cover Carer

Ref: CC1014

Location: W2

Details

Role

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required

No

Own vehicle needed:

No

Hours per week:

Evening Calls (Monday to Friday) = Time: Approx. 6:00pm – 8:30pm Saturday Calls = Morning (9:00am – 11:00am): Medication, personal care, and breakfast, Afternoon (1:00pm – 3:00pm): Medication, bathroom assistance, and lunch (pre-prepared meals), Evening (6:00pm – 8:30pm): Same as weekday evening call. Approximately 20 hours per week, with some flexibility on call times and days.

Hourly pay rate:

£13.85

I am looking for a friendly and organised PA to help me manage my household and personal admin. This includes tasks like paying bills, scheduling appointments, and light housekeeping. Support with meal preparation would also be appreciated. A driver’s license is essential.

Duties include:

Moving and handlingOther relevant duties as requiredHousekeepingCookingGardening

Candidate qualities:

Able to tolerate the employer smoking in the workplacePatient and possess excellent interpersonal skillsAble to speak and read English to a reasonable standardAble to always work to high standards of health and safety
  • Experience supporting elderly people, preferably with Parkinson’s or similar conditions.
  • Comfortable using mobility aids, including a Sara Stedy.
  • Compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to care.
  • Reliable and trustworthy.

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

Last updated: 15 December, 2025