Personal Assistant/Care Assistant – Forfar

Dundee Carers Centre; Forfar; On-site; GBP 1,239,840 - 1,653,120; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Flexible hours

Weekend work possible

Extra hours opportunities

Holiday pay

Job summary

Dundee Carers Centre seeks a Personal Assistant/Care Assistant to support a 22-year-old woman with autism in Forfar. Role involves helping her enjoy activities, accompany leisure pursuits, and promote independence within the community.

Flexibility is essential: 4–5 hours daily, driving and references required, PVG clearance, and weekend/holiday opportunities may arise. This is a female-only post under the Equality Act 2010.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• Ability to join PVG Scheme.
• Ability to provide two satisfactory references.
• Female applicants only – exemption under Equality Act 2010.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote independence in the local community.
• Accompany and assist with leisure activities and hobbies.
• Encourage participation in social and community activities.
• Provide gentle prompting with personal care and hygiene routines.
• Undertake occasional light household tasks.
• Build a positive and supportive working relationship.

Skills

Driving licence

Own transport

PVG Scheme

Two references

Female applicants only

Job description

Personal Assistant/Care Assistant – Forfar

Working Hours

Flexible between 10.00am and 5.00pm (typically 4–5 hours per day)

Are you a reliable, caring individual who wants to make a real difference to someone’s life?

A bright and outgoing 22-year-old young woman with autism is looking for a Personal Assistant/Care Assistant to support her in living life to the fullest and enjoying the activities she loves.

She enjoys shopping, gaming, going to the cinema, attending gaming conventions, and spending time out in the community. While she is keen to participate in a wide range of activities, she requires support and supervision to help keep her safe and encourage her independence.

About the Role

As a Personal Assistant, you will:

• Support and promote independence in the local community
• Accompany and assist with leisure activities and hobbies
• Encourage participation in social and community activities
• Provide gentle prompting with personal care and hygiene routines
• Undertake occasional light household tasks
• Build a positive and supportive working relationship
No previous care experience is required, although experience or awareness of autism would be advantageous.

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle with business insurance
• Ability to join the PVG Scheme
• Ability to provide two satisfactory references
• Female applicants only – this post is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

• Two weeks’ leave over the festive period
• Mileage expenses paid
• Flexible working arrangements between 10.00am and 5.00pm by agreement
• Some weekend work may be available
• Opportunity for additional hours
• Opportunity to accompany the family on holiday while being paid for working time
• Overnight allowance provided where required
• Family-friendly role with hours that can potentially fit around school hours

This position may particularly suit someone returning to employment, seeking flexible family-friendly working arrangements, or looking for a rewarding role supporting an individual to live independently.

Please note: This is not a sponsored position.