Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Jedburgh – 3112

Encompassborders; Jedburgh; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Encompassborders in Jedburgh is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to help with morning personal care, shower support, and keeping the home hygienic and tidy. You will work with the client to support independence while ensuring safety.

This role offers 14 hours per week with days and times to be discussed. Pay is £14.05 per hour, with 5.6 weeks paid leave pro rata. A probation period of 6 months applies, and references and PVG membership are required.

Qualifications

• Kind and caring with sensitivity to client needs.
• Patient, reliable and trustworthy.
• Ability to work on own initiative in a home setting.

Responsibilities

• Support client to ensure safety and well-being during care.
• Assist with household chores and tasks.
• Provide personal care including shower support.
• Develop a positive relationship and work as part of a team.
• Respect client privacy and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Kind and caring

Patient

Reliable

Initiative

Confidentiality

Job description

I am looking for support via Personal Assistant(s), to help with my morning personal care needs and support with showering. Supported to ensure that my home is hygienic and clutter free and keep on top of my household tasks. I am trying to remain as independent as possible but do require some assistance to ensure my safety.

Terms:

• Hours per week: 14 Hours
• Hours of work: days and hours to be discussed with potential applicants
• £14.05 per hour. Tavel cost can be considered if/when possible home move takes place.
• 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 when providing support as client becomes breathless very easily.
• Support client to keep on top of household chores/tasks.
• providing support as client becomes breathless very easily.
• To support with personal care routine as/when required.
• To support with general care needs including:
  • Personal care assistance and shower support
• 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 considerate
• 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 not essential for a candidate with the right personal attributes, but they should be able to show some suitability for the role.