Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Leitholm – 3154

Encompass; Leitholm; On-site; GBP 2,900 - 3,300; Part time

Job summary

Encompass is seeking a thoughtful Personal Assistant to provide weekly support to a young adult living in Leitholm, Scotland, who is planning a future move. The role focuses on promoting independence, building confidence in everyday life, and offering calm, respectful companionship.

You will help develop practical life skills, assist with meal planning, budgeting, and routines, and support access to the local community including transport.

Qualifications

• Understanding of non-verbal communication is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to work in a client’s home with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning support with relevant agencies regarding a future move.
• Help develop independent living skills (meal planning, shopping, budgeting, home upkeep).
• Assist with daily routines and household tasks with gentle prompts.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Reliability

Independence support

Communication skills

Job description

A thoughtful, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant is sought to provide weekly support to a young adult currently living in Leitholm, who is planning a future move, potentially to the Duns area.

This rewarding role is centred around promoting independence, building confidence in everyday life, and providing calm, respectful companionship. The successful candidate will support the client to develop practical life skills, access the local community, and prepare for living more independently in the future.

The client is a preferred mute, so an understanding, patient approach and excellent communication skills are essential. Confidence in using alternative methods of communication and allowing the client time and space to communicate in their preferred way will be highly valued.

Please note: The position is expected to continue following the client’s relocation.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide support with planning and communicating with relevant agencies regarding a future house move.
• Encourage and support the development of independent living skills, including meal planning, shopping, budgeting, and maintaining a clean and organised home.
• Offer practical support and gentle prompts with household tasks and daily routines.
• Provide calm, consistent emotional support while respecting the client’s independence and preferences.
• Encourage and support access to the local community, including developing confidence using public transport.
• Build a positive, trusting, and professional working relationship while respecting the client’s preferred communication style.
• Promote confidence, wellbeing, and independence in a person-centred and respectful manner.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate should be:

• Kind, patient, and compassionate.
• Calm, reliable, and encouraging.
• Respectful of different communication styles and individual preferences.
• Able to work independently and use initiative appropriately.
• Comfortable working within a person’s home while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Committed to promoting independence, dignity, and choice.

Skills & Experience

Desirable

• Experience or a good understanding of supporting autistic individuals.
• An understanding of alternative communication methods and communication differences.
• Experience supporting young adults to develop independent living skills.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.

Terms

• Hours: 4 hours per week.
• Working Pattern: Afternoons, with specific days and times to be agreed with the client.
• Rate of Pay: £14.05 per hour.
• Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata.
• Probationary Period: 6 months.
• Mileage/Travel: To be discussed with the employer.
• Appointment: Subject to satisfactory references and PVG / Disclosure Scotland check.
• All statutory employment rights apply.

This position would suit someone who is patient, understanding, and enjoys supporting others to build confidence and independence. If you value meaningful one-to-one support and are committed to helping someone achieve their goals at their own pace, this could be a highly rewarding opportunity.