Job Specification
We are looking for a caring, warm and reliable person to create a calm and peaceful environment around a lively elderly couple in a fully staffed household. This will be a fantastic position for someone looking to enjoy Highland life in beautiful surroundings.
Responsibilities:
Working as part of an established team of household staff (housekeepers, estate manager and gardeners).
Companionship for a man in his early nineties with mild cognitive decline and his wife (in her late eighties).
Assisting with ordering online and basic correspondence.
Driving the couple on outings and to their gym classes.
Errand running.
Managing medical appointments.
Occasional food preparation and washing up after meals.
Tidying and organising rooms.
As hoc duties as required.
Occasional overnight stays when the estate manager is away (up to 40 nights per year) in order to be the responsible person on site.
Working Hours:
35-40 hours per week, over 5 or 6 days including alternate weekends. Flexible scheduling can be discussed, for example to fit around study etc. Overnight cover from time to time. Generous salary dependant on experience.
Location:
Close to Forres, Moray Coast. 40minutes to Inverness.
Accommodation:
Rental accommodation will be provided locally
Candidate requirements:
Must have experience working with the Elderly.
Trustworthy, DBS Checked or willing to do so, with excellent checkable references.
Able to work both independently and collaboratively, communicating well with family and other staff members.
Flexible, “can do” attitude.
Full UK driving licence (car provided for local travel).
Willing to follow the routine and choices of the couple.
Interest in nature and outdoors.
Excellent English.
Right to work in UK.
Start Date:
Immediate or as agreed, flexible for the right candidate
Please apply with CV.