Compassionate Personal Assistant & Outings Driver

Encompassborders; Galashiels; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Outings and experiences

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Encompassborders is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant (PA)/Companion in Galashiels to support a 30-year-old gentleman with daily living and community activities. The role includes personal care, companionship, and driving to enable outings. PVG checks and references are required, with flexible hours across mornings, days out, and weekends.

Full driving licence is essential. The position offers a varied schedule, with potential to increase hours to full-time for the right candidate, and a

Qualifications

• PVG membership and references are required.
• Right attitude and caring nature with willingness to learn are important.

Responsibilities

• Support morning routine at home (getting up, washing, dressing).
• Assist with toileting and personal care in a respectful way.
• Prepare and serve meals throughout the day.
• Support evening and bedtime routine.
• Accompany to appointments and access activities in the community.
• Support days out and weekends away as needed.
• Drive mobility car to enable outings and activities.
• Encourage independence while ensuring safety and confidence.

Skills

Kind and caring

Reliable

Good communicator

Full driving licence

Willing to train

Moving and handling

Job description

Encompassborders is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant (PA)/Companion in Galashiels to support a 30-year-old gentleman with daily living and community activities. The role includes personal care, companionship, and driving to enable outings. PVG checks and references are required, with flexible hours across mornings, days out, and weekends.

Full driving licence is essential. The position offers a varied schedule, with potential to increase hours to full-time for the right candidate, and a