Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Kelso – 3174

Encompass; United Kingdom; On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

PVG/Disclosure Scotland check

Job summary

Encompass in Kelso seeks a kind and reliable Personal Assistant to provide one-to-one companionship and support for a young girl. The role starts with social companionship and will progress to personal care tasks as trust develops, with full mobility training provided.

The focus is on helping her build confidence, engage in activities, and feel comfortable joining groups in the local community. Flexibility, patience, and a respectful, private approach are essential; female applicants only due to

Qualifications

• Must be kind, caring, patient and approachable.
• Reliable, friendly and trustworthy.
• Able to build rapport with a young person.
• Respectful of privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly companionship and one-to-one support.
• Encourage confidence and independence.
• Support attendance at external groups and activities.
• Encourage community involvement.
• Offer reassurance and positive encouragement.
• Assist with trying new activities at the young person’s pace.
• Build a warm, trusting relationship.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Clear communication

Reliability

Privacy & discretion

Rapport building

Job description

A young girl living in Kelso is looking for a kind, friendly, and reliable Personal Assistant to provide one-to-one support and companionship.

As the relationship and level of trust develops, the role will also progress to include personal care support. Full mobility training will be provided to ensure the successful candidate feels confident and competent in carrying out these tasks

The role is focused on helping her build confidence, enjoy new experiences, and feel comfortable accessing activities and groups outside the home. The successful candidate will provide encouragement and friendship, helping her to get involved in the local community and enjoy having a supportive buddy alongside her.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and would like to make a positive difference through regular one-to-one support.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide friendly companionship and one-to-one support.
• Encourage confidence and independence.
• Support the young person to attend external groups and activities.
• Encourage involvement in the local community.
• Provide reassurance and positive encouragement.
• Support her to try new activities and experiences at her own pace.
• Build a warm, trusting, and positive relationship.
• Respect her choices, preferences, privacy, and individuality.

Person Specification

The successful candidate should be:

• Kind, caring, patient, and approachable.
• Friendly, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Positive and encouraging.
• Able to build a good rapport with a young person.
• Patient and understanding of individual needs.
• Comfortable supporting someone to develop confidence.
• Respectful of privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

Desirable:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional support needs.
• Experience with community activities or groups.

Terms

• Location: Kelso
• Hours: 2 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Flexible, to be agreed with the employer.
• Rate of Pay: £14.05 per hour.
• Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata.
• Probationary Period: 6 months.
• Appointment: Subject to satisfactory references and PVG / Disclosure Scotland check.
• All statutory employment rights apply.

This position would be ideal for someone who enjoys providing companionship and encouragement and who would like to help a young person build confidence, get out into the community, and enjoy having a supportive buddy.

Female applicants only: Due to the personal nature of the support required, this position is open to female applicants only. This is an occupational requirement for the role under the Equality Act 2010.