Compassionate Support Worker for Independence & Outings

Encompassborders; Hawick; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Encompassborders in Hawick is seeking a compassionate care assistant to support a gentleman client at home for a few hours each week. You will help promote independence with shopping, meal planning, budgeting, and personal care including shower support, and you may accompany him to appointments and about the town as needed, while ensuring safety and dignity.

Experience is welcome but not essential; reliability, kindness and the ability to work discreetly in a home setting are key, with PVG

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential, but candidates should be able to demonstrate suitability for the role.
• Kind and caring nature with sensitivity to client needs.

Responsibilities

• 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 medication prompts, shower support, meal and drink preparation, and traveling into town for shopping or appointments.
• To develop a positive relationship with the client and promote independence and encouragement.

Job description

Encompassborders in Hawick is seeking a compassionate care assistant to support a gentleman client at home for a few hours each week. You will help promote independence with shopping, meal planning, budgeting, and personal care including shower support, and you may accompany him to appointments and about the town as needed, while ensuring safety and dignity.

Experience is welcome but not essential; reliability, kindness and the ability to work discreetly in a home setting are key, with PVG