Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Hawick – 3064

Encompass; Hawick; On-site; GBP 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata

Job summary

Encompass is seeking a compassionate home care worker in Hawick, Scotland, to provide essential personal care and support for client safety and well-being. The role involves morning and evening personal care routines, medication prompts, and fostering a positive relationship with the client.

The ideal candidate should be kind, reliable, and able to work sensitively in a home setting. A desirable background in personal care is preferred, and knowledge of equipment handling is essential. The position offers 6.25 hours per week at £14.05 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Knowledge of using personal care equipment safely is essential.
• Ability to work sensitively in a home setting.

Responsibilities

• Support client's safety and well-being.
• Assist with personal care routines throughout the day.
• Develop a positive relationship with the client.

Skills

Kind and caring attitude

Experience in personal care

Knowledge of moving and handling

Ability to use own initiative

Reliable and trustworthy

Job description

Terms:

• Hours per week: 6.25 Hours
• Morning visit – 3 days x 45 mins – Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
• Tea Visit – 5 days x 30 mins – Monday- Friday
• Evening Visit – 3 days x 30 mins – Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
• £14.05 per hour.
• Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata
• Probationary period of 6 months
• Post subject to references and PVG scheme membership

Job Description

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• To support client to ensure their safety and well-being.
• To support with personal care routine in the morning and evenings.
• Support with general care needs including:
• Personal care assistance, medication prompts
• Catheter care management.
• An Arjo steady in place to assist with all sit to stand transfers, a profile bed and a rise and recliner chair also present to help with all transfer and repositioning needs throughout the day.
• To develop a positive relationship with the client and work as part of a team.

Personal Attributes

• Kind and caring, sensitive to the client’s needs
• Patient and cheerful
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the client right to privacy and to always maintain professional standards of confidentiality

Skills and Experience

Experience is desirable and someone with the right personal attributes, and to be able to show some suitability for the role is required. Knowledge of moving and handling and how to use equipment safely and efficiently is also essential.