Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Peebles – 2960

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

Job summary

A local care provider in Scotland is seeking a reliable Support Worker to assist a lady in Peebles for 6 hours weekly, primarily on Mondays after 10 AM. The role includes providing companionship, assisting with daily tasks, and encouraging engagement in activities. Experience with dementia care is beneficial, and candidates should be kind, patient, and trustworthy. Flexible timing and a pay rate of £13.20 per hour are offered, along with 5.6 weeks of pro rata holiday entitlement.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid annual leave pro rata

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with dementia is preferred.
• Kind, patient, and sensitive to client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and general support throughout the day.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks for comfort and wellbeing.
• Encourage engagement in activities the client enjoys.
• Develop a positive and trusting relationship with the client.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with dementia

Kind, patient, and understanding

Reliable, trustworthy, and respectful

Able to use your own initiative

Job description

A lady living in Peebles is looking for a kind and reliable Support Worker to provide weekly assistance for 6 hours. Experience supporting someone with dementia would be beneficial.

The employer is hoping for support on Mondays, starting after 10am, for a 6-hour block. Exact times can be discussed and agreed directly with the client.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and general support throughout the day
• Assist with day-to-day tasks to help ensure the client’s comfort and wellbeing
• Encourage engagement in activities the client enjoys
• Develop a positive and trusting relationship with the client and her family

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

• Kind, patient, and understanding
• Reliable, trustworthy, and respectful
• Able to use your own initiative and work independently
• Sensitive to the needs of someone living with dementia

Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting individuals with dementia is beneficial

Terms

• Hours: 6 hours per week (Mondays after 10am – flexible within the day)
• Rate of Pay: £13.20 per hour
• Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks paid annual leave pro rata
• Probationary Period: 6 months
• Employment subject to satisfactory checks