personal Assistant- Sanquhar

Capability Scotland; Sanquhar; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

PVG check required

Job summary

Capability Scotland is seeking a friendly, reliable PA to support a 10-year-old child on Sundays for 6 hours. The role includes activities such as swimming, football, and animal-related play, with supervision to ensure safety, especially during overstimulation. Training will be provided for gastrostomy care, and a PVG check is required.

The position pays £13.45 per hour with paid annual leave of 5.6 weeks pro rata; the client is the employer, with Capability Scotland acting on their behalf.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with ADHD preferred.
• Ability to engage in outdoor activities and swimming.
• Willingness to learn gastrostomy care; training provided.
• Reliable, patient and able to recognise overwhelm.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, attentive supervision during Sunday activities.
• Engage the child in fun activities and help them enjoy their Sundays.
• Support with mobility, safety and transport as needed.

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Observation skills

Safety awareness

Job description

I am a fun, energetic and active 10-year-old who is looking for a reliable and caring PA to spend 6 hours with me every Sunday. I have ADHD and love getting out and about, especially swimming, playing football and doing anything to do with animals. I would like someone who can take me on fun activities, keep me entertained and help me enjoy my Sundays.

Sometimes I can become overstimulated, and when this happens, I may run away, so I need someone who will keep a close eye on me and make sure I am safe at all times. I need my PA to be patient, calm and confident, and able to recognise when I am becoming overwhelmed and help me manage this.

I also have a gastrostomy button, so I need someone who is happy to learn about it and how to look after it while we are out. This includes knowing what to look for and checking that it is safe and has not been damaged. Training and support will be provided.

The rate of pay would be £13.45 per hour with paid annual leave of 5.6 weeks pro rata. A suitable PVG is required.

“Please note Capability Scotland isn’t the employer we are only acting on behalf of our client. The client will be the employer.”