Support Worker / Personal Assistant – Hawick – 3213

Encompassborders; Hawick; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave 5.6 weeks pro rata

Job summary

Encompassborders in Hawick is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a Lady with MS in the Burnfoot area. The role covers 2 hours per evening, with potential daytime, weekend and night-time support as needed.

Ideal candidates are kind, reliable and discreet, capable of hands-on help with household tasks and personal care while respecting privacy and maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be patient, caring and capable of handling a variety of tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for client privacy.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential for continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance with household chores and personal care.
• Support during daytime, evenings, nights, and weekends as required.
• Remain calm, patient and compassionate while following care routines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassion

Reliability

Punctuality

Discretion

Job description

Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Hawick

Lady with MS living in Burnfoot area of Hawick is looking to employ Personal Assistants to help with a variety of tasks and day to day living. It will primarily be support for 2 hours in the evenings that is required.

The role requires significant attention to detail and compassion, providing both practical assistance with household chores and personal care tasks. It will include support during daytime, bedtime, and weekend hours. The ideal candidates for this role will be patient, understanding, and capable of carrying out a variety of tasks.

You must be available for work throughout the year, including school holidays and bank holidays. Evening and weekend shifts are also required.

As part of a supportive team, punctuality and reliability are essential for ensuring the continuity and quality of care which significantly impacts her daily life.

Terms

• Hours of work: 2 hours per day 7:45pm – 9:45pm
• Days be discussed with potential applicants
• £14.50 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

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

While care qualifications are an advantage, training will be provided as and when required for a candidate with the right personal attributes, but they should be able to show some suitability for the role.