Personal Assistant/ Care Worker

SDS Forth Valley; Stirling; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization in Stirling seeks a Personal Assistant/Care Worker for a 19-year-old woman studying Psychology at Stirling University. The candidate will assist with personal care, social activities, and daily tasks, supporting her in balancing her university life. A PVG check is required, and though a driving license is preferable, it's not essential. Applications are welcomed from females only.

Qualifications

• PVG required; must share this information or apply promptly.
• Driving license preferable but not necessary.
• Genuine occupational requirement for applications from females.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day tasks while encouraging independence.
• Personal care duties, including medications and mealtimes.
• Assist with accessing events and the community.

Skills

Ability to encourage independence

Personal care experience

Social skills

Job description

Overview

Post: Personal Assistant/ Care Worker

Hours: 31 hours per week

Rate of Pay: £12.60 per hour gross

Driving License: Preferable but not necessary

Role and Timing

The hours will cover weekends, with an opportunity for more hours when covering holidays. Multiple applicants can be considered for this role for a week on, week off rota if they are suitable.

About the Role

This role is to assist a 19-year-old woman who is starting at Stirling University, studying Psychology. The role will include some personal care and assistance with socialising. The young woman is severely visually impaired and is a wheelchair user. She is looking for someone with similar interests who can help balance studying, socialising and everyday life.

About the Person

The young woman is very social, fun-loving, an animal lover, outgoing and has hobbies including music (listening and playing), listening to books and watching TV shows.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day tasks while encouraging independence.
• Personal care duties, including assisting with medications and mealtimes.
• Assist with accessing events and the community.
• Nasogastric feed: training will be provided with the role.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant.

Qualifications and Requirements

• PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) required; applicant will share this information with the employer or apply promptly with the success of the application.
• Driving license: preferable but not necessary.
• This role has a genuine occupational requirement; per schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, therefore only applications from females are requested.

How to Apply

This job is advertised on behalf of an individual person, and they will be the employer. For an application form, please email [e-mail] quoting the reference MCGA001-0001.