Compassionate Home Meal Prep Assistant – 2 hrs/wk (Duns)

Encompassborders; Duns; Remote; GBP 1,400 - 1,600; Part time

Job summary

Encompassborders in Duns is seeking a Personal Assistant / Support Worker to provide 2 hours per week of practical meal preparation support in the gentleman's home. The role focuses on making mealtimes enjoyable and promoting independence with cooking and kitchen tasks.

The successful candidate should be kind, reliable, and comfortable working in a home environment, with a friendly, respectful, and person-centered approach. Prior care experience is advantageous but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a home setting.
• Comfortable with meal planning and cooking.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation.
• Support planning and cooking meals.
• Keep the kitchen clean and tidy after meals.
• Encourage the gentleman to participate in cooking where possible.
• Build a respectful, person-centered relationship.
• Respect privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

Skills

Meal preparation

Independent working

Respectful & kind

Privacy & confidentiality

Job description

Encompassborders in Duns is seeking a Personal Assistant / Support Worker to provide 2 hours per week of practical meal preparation support in the gentleman's home. The role focuses on making mealtimes enjoyable and promoting independence with cooking and kitchen tasks.

The successful candidate should be kind, reliable, and comfortable working in a home environment, with a friendly, respectful, and person-centered approach. Prior care experience is advantageous but not required.