Support Worker​/Personal Assistant – St Boswells – 3181

A gentleman with dementia in St Boswells, 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.

• Hours per week: 4 Hours
• Hours of work: days and hours to be discussed with potential applicants
• £14.05 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

• To support client to ensure their safety and well-being.
• To support with personal care routine as/when required.
• To support with general care needs including:
  • Personal care assistance, medication prompts
  • Meal and drink preparation.
• To develop a positive relationship with the client and work as part of a team.

• 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

Experience is not essential for a candidate with the right personal attributes, but they should be able to show some suitability for the role.