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Circles Network; Greenock; Hybrid; GBP 4,800 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG Scheme membership paid by employer

Job summary

Circles Network is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant in Greenock to provide social support for a man with complex health needs. The role involves assisting with shopping, leisure activities, visiting church, and accompanying him on social outings. A UK driving licence is required, and PVG Scheme membership is necessary.

Flexibility for weekend hours and occasional medical appointments is expected. The role emphasizes empathy, encouragement, and respect.

Qualifications

• UK drivers’ licence; car available for use.
• Ability to provide social support including shopping, leisure activities and attending church.
• Experience in personal assistant or care roles preferred.
• Patience, empathy and a positive, encouraging attitude.
• Comfortable around two small dogs.
• PVG Scheme membership required.
• Applications from individuals with life experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide social support for 8 hours per week across 2–3 days.
• Assist with shopping, leisure activities and attending church.
• Drive client's vehicle for social activities.
• Adapt to changing needs, including medical appointments.
• Maintain dignity and respect in all interactions.

Skills

Drivers licence

Empathetic and patient

Outgoing personality

Dignity and respect

Flexible & reliable

Job description

8 hours per week - over 2-3 days / Greenock

A part-time Personal Assistant is required to assist with social activities for a Greenock-based man with complex mental and physical health issues.

About me and the PA role:

I am seeking a part-time (8 hours per week), Personal Assistant to provide some social support for myself. I am a 63-year-old man living with my wife and two dogs. Due to my complex mental and physical health issues and me no longer being able to drive, I require social support including assistance with shopping, leisure activities and attending church.

This is a permanent post, and the daytime hours would be across 2-3 days per week on days and times to be agreed between myself and the successful candidate (including one day per weekend). On occasions, flexibility may be required to respond to my changing needs (e.g. to assist with a medical appointment).

I love all things Science Fiction (in particular, Star Trek) and I love to watch this as well as Coronation Street and the Murdock Mysteries (I am not a fan of watching sport)! I enjoy archery and would very much like to start this up again and I also wish to visit church again (every second Sunday morning). I am keen to start Tai Chi and join a local community workshop called the Inverclyde Shed where I can rekindle my craft skills. I would require support in attending these. I also like shopping and would enjoy going for a cuppa, cake and a chat. I am looking for someone with similar interests.

I have mobility issues due to my various health conditions and therefore cannot walk great distances. I am a car owner however due to my health condition and medication; I am no longer able to drive. I would require my new PA to be able to drive my vehicle for the various social activities. An important thing for me is that my new PA an outgoing individual and not shy about motivating and encouraging me, should the need arise. As I struggle with poor mental health/low mood, I would require my PA to also have an empathetic, understanding and patient approach to my support.

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Ideally some previous experience in a similar personal assistant/care role.
• UK drivers’ licence (car available for use).
• Commitment to providing quality care & support.
• Ability to treat individuals with dignity and respect.
• A good sense of humour and an empathetic nature are also important.
• Comfortable around two (small) dogs!
• Disclosure check/ PVG Scheme membership is required.
• Applications from individuals with life experience would be most welcome!

Terms:

• 8 hours per week, over 2-3 days (days and hours will be agreed between myself and successful PA during recruitment process).
• PVG scheme membership costs paid by employer.

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