Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Hawick – 3135

Encompass; Hawick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro-rata

Probationary period of 6 months

Job summary

Encompass in Hawick is looking for a compassionate caregiver to support client well-being and provide personal care. Candidates should have experience and possess personal attributes such as kindness and reliability.

The role involves supporting with meal preparation, medication prompts, and forming a positive relationship with the client while respecting their privacy.

Qualifications

• Experience is essential for the role.
• Must show suitability for the position.

Responsibilities

• Support client to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Assist with personal care routines as needed.
• Provide general care including medication prompts and meal preparation.
• Develop a positive relationship with the client.

Skills

Kind and caring

Patient and cheerful

Reliable and trustworthy

Ability to use own initiative

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Job description

Terms

• Hours of work: 50 per week
• Teatime visit: 15 minutes per day, 7 days a week
• Morning shower visit: 30 minutes per week, 1 day per week
• £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

• Support client to ensure their safety and well‑being.
• Support with personal care routine as/when required.
• Support with general care needs including:
  • Personal care assistance, medication prompts
  • Meal and drink preparation.
• 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 own initiative
• Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the client’s right to privacy and to always maintain professional standards of confidentiality

Skills and Experience

Experience is essential for a candidate and someone with the right personal attributes, and to be able to show some suitability for the role is required.