Support Worker​/Personal Assistant – Ettrickbridge

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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 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.