Personal Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a bubbly young lady in her daily activities. This role involves providing care and companionship, helping her attend the ARC in Dumfries, and facilitating her love for walks and bird watching. The ideal candidate will be patient, caring, and possess strong communication skills, with a background in social care preferred. Join a dedicated team that values diversity and equality, and make a meaningful impact in the life of someone special. If you're ready to make a difference, this opportunity awaits you.

Qualifications

• Medically and epilepsy trained preferred, training can be provided.
• Previous experience in social care/support services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a young lady with her daily activities and outings.
• Assist her in attending the ARC in Dumfries a few days per week.

Skills

Patience

Caring nature

Communication skills

Experience in social care

Driving license

Education

Medical training

Epilepsy training

Job description

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Warm, friendly, and share our values of ensuring the best lives possible for everyone? Raise your hand if that's you.

We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support a lovely young lady who lives at home with her family. She loves going for walks, bird watching, and playing with bubbles, which matches her bubbly personality.

This young lady needs support to attend the ARC in Dumfries a few days per week. The ideal candidate should be medically and epilepsy trained, though training can be provided, as she is autistic and non-verbal.

Working with this young person:

• £12 per hour
• Hours per week: 21 hours over 3 days, no weekends required
• Patience and caring nature essential
• Previous experience in social care/support services preferred
• Team player with good communication skills
• Driving license is advantageous
• Post subject to a satisfactory PVG check

Applying to Capability Scotland:

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter via our hiring service at the bottom of this advert. You will hear from us within three weeks of the closing date. Successful candidates will be invited for an interview to get to know each other better in a safe environment.

You can track your application status in your profile settings.

For more information, contact Mandy at 07764896133 using reference MC001NM.

General Information:

• Capability Scotland acts on behalf of our client, who is the employer.
• We promote diversity and equality of opportunity. Job-share applications are welcome if suitable.
• We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable people and conduct thorough pre-employment checks.
• Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from HR.