Support Worker / Personal Assistant – Norham – 3231

Encompassborders; Norham; Remote; GBP 4,000 - 4,900; Part time

Job summary

Encompassborders is seeking a Support Worker/Personal Assistant to assist with a morning personal care routine for a client near Norham. The role focuses on safe washing, dressing and applying prescribed creams to support independence. You will be part of a caring team ensuring well‑being and safety in a home setting.

Experience in personal care is preferred. The position offers 7 hours per week at £14.05 per hour, with 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata and a 6‑month probation.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for adults is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitivity.
• Reliable, patient and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support client with morning personal care routine safely and respectfully.
• Assist with washing and dressing, applying prescribed creams.
• Build a positive relationship and work as part of the care team.

Job description

Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Nr Norham

A lady living near Winfield farm, which is close to Norham, on the Scottish side would like assistance with her morning personal care routine. Assistance with washing, dressing and applying prescribed creams to help her maintain her independence and to make sure this is carried out safely and efficiently.

Terms:

• Hours of work: 7.00 hours per week as listed below:
• Morning visit (1 hour per day)
• £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

• To support client to ensure their safety and well-being.
• To support with morning personal care routine safely and efficiently.
• 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 cheerful
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the clients 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.