Support Worker / Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A local care provider in Ettrickbridge is seeking a compassionate personal assistant to support a client with personal care routines and ensure their well-being. The role involves developing a positive relationship with the client and their family while delivering personal care assistance, including showering and meal preparation. Ideal candidates will be kind, reliable, and have the ability to work independently. This is a part-time role, starting at 2 hours per week with the potential to increase to 4 hours.

Benefits

£13.80 per hour

Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata

Probationary period of 6 months

Qualifications

• Experience is desirable but not essential; right personal attributes are required.
• Ability to work sensitively in a home setting and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support client to ensure safety and well-being.
• Assist with personal care routines and medication prompts.
• Develop a positive relationship with the client and family.

Skills

Kind and caring

Reliable and trustworthy

Ability to use initiative

Patient and cheerful

Job description

Terms:

• Hours per week: 2 Hours per week initially with intention to going to 4 hours per week.
• Hours of work: 1 x 2-hour block. Day can be negotiable.
• £13.80 per hour.
• Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata
• Probationary period of 6 months
• Post subject to references and PVG scheme membership

Job Description

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• To support client to ensure their safety and well-being.
• To support with personal care routine when showering/strip wash.
• To support with general care needs including:
  • Personal care assistance, medication prompts
  • Snack/light meal and drink preparation.
• To develop a positive relationship with the client and his family.

Personal Attributes

• Kind and caring, sensitive to the client’s needs
• Patient and cheerful
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the client right to privacy and to always maintain professional standards of confidentiality

Skills and Experience

Experience is desirable for a candidate however someone with the right personal attributes, and to be able to show some suitability for the role is required will also be considered.

A gentleman in Ettrickbridge is looking for a personal assistant to spend time with him for a few hours throughout the week to give his wife a break from her caring role. The role would be perfect for someone who is patient, active, outgoing and friendly. Support with personal care/showering during the visit is also required.