Personal Assistant

Encompass; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care team is looking for a dedicated individual to assist a young lady in Galashiels who has cerebral palsy. You will engage in various activities, provide personal care, and facilitate social inclusion. This role is perfect for someone who is reliable, kind, and enjoys working in a fun and relaxed environment. A clean driving licence is required, and the position includes both day and sleepover shifts. The role offers £13.50 for day hours and £11.44 for sleepovers, along with pro-rata annual leave.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Casual and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving licence.
• Able to perform personal care and assist with medication.
• Must be calm, fun, and supportive.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities and social inclusion.
• Support with personal care and meal prep.
• Engage in home activities like reading and art.

Skills

Reliability

Kindness

Physical fitness

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

Adapted van

Job description

I’m a 29-year-old young lady who is looking for someone to join my loyal and trusty team. We all have great fun!

I have cerebral palsy, which does create a few challenges – I use a wheelchair, have learning difficulties and cannot speak but I am an awesome communicator. Cerebral palsy has not stopped me having a normal life or spending a lot of the day laughing. I have a wicked sense of humour. I live in a cool house in Clovenfords that is adapted especially for me and my team. If we’re going out, I have an adapted van, so you need to be a driver and not be fazed by a big vehicle.

A typical day for me is a mixture of physio, activities and chill time. No day is the same and they usually fly by. I like going to Karaoke, walks, music and art clubs, restaurants and pubs, cinema, swimming, discos and parties. At home I like to paint, read, watch TV, play games and cook. I love food. I keep fit and healthy, I love people, friends and family and I am almost always up for anything!

My team are great. They all work to a high professional standard in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. They are flexible, creative, resilient people who are passionate about their job. They work collaboratively and speak to each other about my welfare; they help me with daily tasks, take responsibility, are honest, reliable, kind and always try and make things better for me.

I have a fab family who are on hand to help me and my team. Whether it’s fixing windows that have fallen out of their frames, making communication books, getting the right equipment or working with my team on physio or speech therapy, they are always there to help.

I’m currently looking for someone to cover 3 double up shifts & 1 Sleepover

9am to 12/1pm on Wednesdays & Thursday, 9am until 5pm on Fridays &

Tuesdays night’s 5pm to 9pm

Other shifts are bound to come up if you’re looking for a few more hours to cover holidays etc. If you think you are the right person and might enjoy working with me, read on about the details and please apply!

Rates of pay and entitlements

£13.50 for day hours and £11.44 for sleepovers.

5.6 weeks annual leave calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Summary of role/job

• Activities and social inclusion – clubs, outings, events and family and friends
• Supportive help – personal care, eating and drinking along with meal prep.
• Home activities – reading, art, music, walks, games, creative and reflective practice, professional/personal development in house and external professionals.
• Therapies – physio, hydro and speech therapy.
• Moving and handling – use of a hoist.
• Hygiene – everyday household jobs and equipment cleaning.
• Communication – keeping team notes and attending team meetings along with keeping in touch with my family.
• Medication – assisting with medication and liaising with other health care professionals.

Candidate requirements

• Good standard of education.
• Clean driving licence.
• Reliable, fun, calm, kind and physically fit.

Position is subject to satisfactory PVG checks.

There will be a probationary period of 6 months in this post.

This is a female only post and is an occupation requirement permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equalities Act 2010.

Carers endorsements

• “Doesn’t feel like a job”
• “Home from home”
• “Flexible”
• “Get to do fun days out”
• “Laidback”
• “Friendly and welcoming team”