Personal Assistant – Jedburgh – 3100

Encompass; Jedburgh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Encompass in Jedburgh seeks a Personal Assistant to support a lady in daily life, helping independence, personal care and community activities. You’ll work with a small team and receive full training, including catheter care, and you will drive the client’s car.

Hours: Monday 2pm–10pm with sleepover, Friday 7:30am–22:00 with sleepover. Pay: £14.05 per hour; sleepover rate £12.71 per hour; holiday entitlement 5.6 weeks pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with autism or learning disabilities is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn personal and practical care tasks after training.

Responsibilities

• Support the client to be as independent as possible in daily activities, including personal care and meal planning.
• Carry out specialised catheter care once fully trained by District Nurses
• Administer medication as prescribed
• Liaise with team members, family, and professionals to ensure high-quality care
• Encourage and support the client to maintain and develop life skills and independence
• Support the client to access community activities and pursue personal interests
• Respect the client’s values, preferences, and privacy at all times
• Act as an advocate where appropriate and deal with situations calmly and professionally

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Driving

Independence

Job description

A lady living in Jedburgh is looking for a kind and reliable Personal Assistant to join her experienced support team.

She has autism and a learning disability and receives one-to-one 24-hour support, including sleepovers. You would work from a weekly rota alongside her existing team.

The role focuses on providing encouragement and support to help her maintain a healthy lifestyle, take part in local community activities, and continue developing her independence and confidence. She enjoys puzzles, crafts, music, dancing, and playing pool, as well as attending a country dancing group with her mum, who plays an active part in her support.

A full driving licence is essential, as the client uses her own car to attend activities and appointments.

Full training and shadowing will be provided before starting, including catheter care training from District Nurses.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Support the client to be as independent as possible in all daily activities, including personal care, meal planning and preparation, social activities, and household tasks
• Carry out specialised catheter care once fully trained by District Nurses
• Administer medication as prescribed
• Liaise with team members, family, and professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care
• Encourage and support the client to maintain and develop life skills and independence
• Support the client to access community activities and pursue personal interests
• Respect the client’s values, preferences, and privacy at all times
• Act as an advocate where appropriate and deal with situations calmly and professionally

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

• Patient, caring, and sensitive to individual needs
• Honest, reliable, and respectful of confidentiality
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a small, supportive team
• Capable of using initiative and following guidance
• Must be a driver with a clean licence and comfortable driving the client’s car

Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities is desirable but not essential - training will be provided
• Confidence to carry out personal and practical care tasks after training

Terms

• Hours of Work:
  Monday: 2pm - 10:00pm, followed by a sleepover 10:00pm - 8:00am
  Friday: 7:30am to 10pm followed by a sleepover to 8am
• Total Weekly Hours: 22.5 hours per week
• Pay Rate: £14.05 per hour. Sleep over rate £12.71 per hour.
• Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Probationary Period: 3 months
• Post subject to satisfactory references and PVG check or update
• Statutory employment rights apply