Personal Assistant

Capability Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support an individual with daily living tasks. This rewarding part-time role involves assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and enabling social engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a valid driving licence and be physically capable of supporting wheelchair transfers. Join a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in someone's life while allowing them to regain independence and return to their passions. If you are reliable, patient, and have a great sense of humour, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support for individuals with health conditions.
• Reliable and trustworthy with a person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks and support transfers to reduce fall risks.
• Help Krista maintain social activities and independence.

Skills

Reliable

Experience in Adult Care

Strong character

Great sense of humour

Ability to use own initiative

Flexible

Person-centred approach

Patient and sensitive

Trustworthy

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Permanent, Driving licence required, Part-Time

“Please note Capability Scotland isn’t the employer we are only acting on behalf of our client. The client will be the employer.”

Krista is a 50-year-old woman who lives with her husband in Dumfries. Krista has several debilitating health conditions that cause her great difficulty when carrying out daily living tasks and specifically personal care. Krista enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is a very sociable and bubbly lady. Krista is involved in coaching with DG Cheer and contributes whilst in her wheelchair to be able to still be involved in what she loves to do. Krista is a qualified drama teacher at a local high school but is currently working her way back to employment as she has been physically unable to carry out this role as the difficulty with her health conditions has increased. Recruiting a PA would allow Krista to be supported with her personal care and to attend the groups she enjoys but also would allow Krista to return to her employment with the view of having her PA there for support.

Duties:

• Personal care duties required i.e. possibly support with transfers to reduce risk of falls, support with meal preparation and toileting if required during the time PA is with Krista. Support to get out of bed and dressed in the morning. Support to shower/wash hair if required.
• Support Krista to groups to allow her to remain sociable and maintain some of her independence. This will require the successful candidate to have a valid driving licence and be able to support her wheelchair in/out the vehicle which is around 25kg.
• Provide any assistance to client as required.

Person Specification:

• Reliable
• Valid Driving Licence
• Experience in Adult Care
• Strong character and physically strong to support transfers and wheelchair
• Great sense of humour
• Ability to use own initiative
• Flexible
• Person-centred approach
• Patient and sensitive to client’s needs
• Trustworthy

Hours of work:

13.5 hours per week – can be flexible with days/times upon discussion.

Terms of the role:

• £12.00 per hour
• Paid annual leave
• PVG required

How to apply

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