We’re looking for a kind, easy-going person to give us a hand for a few hours a week. The job’s mainly housework — things like cleaning, ironing, and making the odd cuppa, toast, or sandwich for Karen, who has disabilities and spends a lot of time sitting down.

It’s not heavy care work — mostly helping around the house and keeping Karen company — but on some days, she may need a wee bit more help with things like washing or dressing.

The role also gives Ian (Karen’s husband and main carer) a bit of breathing space to get out to work, so it’s a real help to the household.

We’ve got a friendly cat, so you’ll need to be okay with pets.

We will manage Contracts and Payroll.

The candidate needs:

• A good sense of humour. This is a must in our home; laughter’s how we get through the tricky days!
• A car. There may occasionally be doctor or hospital appointments to attend. Karen is a wheelchair user when out of the house, so the car will need space for a fold-up chair.
• A PVG, but we can organise if not already obtained.