Dog-Friendly Home Support & Companion

Encompassborders; Kelso; Remote; GBP 2,900 - 3,300; Part time

Job summary

Encompassborders in Kelso seeks a friendly, reliable Support Worker/Personal Assistant to assist a lady at home with daily tasks and companionship. You will help with light household duties, light gardening, and sociable moments over coffee to promote wellbeing and independence in a dog-friendly environment.

Hours are 4 per week, two 2-hour visits after 1:00pm, Mondays excluded. Pay £14.05/hour, 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata, PVG check and references required, with a 6-month probation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a support or personal assistant role (desirable).
• Confidence carrying out practical household tasks.
• Experience with light gardening.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working within a person’s own home.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and social support in a friendly and respectful manner.
• Assist with practical household tasks to help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home.
• Support with light gardening tasks as required.
• Spend time together enjoying a coffee and conversation, helping to reduce social isolation.
• Encourage independence while providing appropriate practical support.
• Build a positive, professional, and trusting working relationship.
• Respect privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Job description

Encompassborders in Kelso seeks a friendly, reliable Support Worker/Personal Assistant to assist a lady at home with daily tasks and companionship. You will help with light household duties, light gardening, and sociable moments over coffee to promote wellbeing and independence in a dog-friendly environment.

Hours are 4 per week, two 2-hour visits after 1:00pm, Mondays excluded. Pay £14.05/hour, 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata, PVG check and references required, with a 6-month probation.