Compassionate Home Care Assistant — 3 Daily Visits

Encompassborders; Kelso; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata)

PVG / Disclosure Scotland checks

Job summary

Encompassborders in Kelso is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant to support a lady with daily routines. You will cover three visits per day: 9:00–10:00, 13:00–13:30, and 18:00–18:30, totaling 14 hours per week at £13.45/hour.

The role includes personal care, meal preparation, medication prompts, and keeping the family informed about plans for the day. The ideal candidate is patient, organised, and respectful of privacy, able to work independently and with a person-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support role would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Comfortable supporting with personal care if required.
• Able to prepare simple meals and support with mealtimes.
• Confident providing medication prompts in line with the agreed support plan.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to follow information and guidance provided by the family.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care and getting ready for the day.
• Preparing food and breakfast.
• Providing medication prompts.
• Sitting with the lady while she eats if time allows.
• Preparing food and assisting with lunch.
• Providing prompts and encouragement around mealtimes.
• Preparing dinner.
• Talking through plans for the following day, using information from the family.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Organised

Time management

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Encompassborders in Kelso is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant to support a lady with daily routines. You will cover three visits per day: 9:00–10:00, 13:00–13:30, and 18:00–18:30, totaling 14 hours per week at £13.45/hour.

The role includes personal care, meal preparation, medication prompts, and keeping the family informed about plans for the day. The ideal candidate is patient, organised, and respectful of privacy, able to work independently and with a person-centered approach.