Personal Assistant – Coldstream – 3038

Encompassborders; Coldstream; Remoto; GBP 17.000 - 24.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Encompassborders in Coldstream is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support a lady in her 30s at home. You will provide companionship, practical help and encourage independence, enabling daily living skills and social opportunities in the community.

The role focuses on wellbeing, safety and creating a warm, respectful relationship with the client and her family. 5 hours per week, weekends, £14.55/hour, PVG check required.

Competenze

• Experience in a care or support role is beneficial but not essential.
• Candidate should demonstrate a positive and supportive approach.

Mansioni

• Provide companionship and encouragement to promote confidence and independence
• Support the client to remain safe and comfortable at home and when out in the community
• Assist with developing daily living skills such as menu planning, cooking, shopping, ironing, and other basic household tasks
• Accompany the client to appointments, outings, and social activities
• Support with maintaining a tidy, comfortable home environment
• Build and maintain a positive and respectful relationship with the client and her family

Conoscenze

Warm and kind

Reliable

Empathy

Patient

Descrizione del lavoro

A friendly and cheerful Personal Assistant is required to support a lady in her 30s who lives at home in Coldstream.

This role focuses on providing companionship, encouragement and practical support, helping her to build confidence in everyday activities, develop independent living skills, and enjoy social opportunities both at home and within the community.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting her wellbeing while helping her maintain an active and fulfilling routine.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and encouragement to promote confidence and independence
• Support the client to remain safe and comfortable at home and when out in the community
• Assist with developing daily living skills such as menu planning, cooking, shopping, ironing, and other basic household tasks
• Accompany the client to appointments, outings, and social activities
• Support with maintaining a tidy, comfortable home environment
• Build and maintain a positive and respectful relationship with the client and her family

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

• Warm, kind and sensitive to individual needs
• Patient, cheerful and with a good sense of humour
• Reliable, trustworthy and able to use initiative
• Willing to take time to build a supportive and encouraging relationship

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a care or support role is beneficial but not essential
• Suitable candidates should demonstrate a positive and supportive approach

Terms

• Hours: 5 hours per week, mainly at weekends (flexible and to be agreed with the employer)
• Rate of Pay: £14.55 per hour
• Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Probationary Period: 6 months
• Appointment: Subject to references and PVG / Disclosure Scotland check
• All statutory employment rights apply