Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Selkirk – 3077

Encompass; Selkirk; On-site; GBP 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave of 5.6 weeks

Flexible schedule discussion

Job summary

Encompass is seeking a Personal Assistant in Selkirk, Scotland, to support an elderly lady for 3 hours a week. The role involves providing companionship, ensuring her safety, and helping with various tasks in her home.

The ideal candidate will have experience, be kind and caring, and possess a driving license. The position offers £14.05 per hour, 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave, and flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience is essential for a candidate.
• Ability to work sensitively in a home setting.
• Access to a car is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support client to ensure safety and well-being.
• Assist with general care needs and provide companionship.
• Develop a positive relationship with the client.

Skills

Experience in personal assistance

Driving license

Kind and caring

Reliability

Job description

An elderly lady looking for a personal assistant to motivate and support her with tasks in the home and to offer companionship for a few hours a week. She would like a PA to look after her wellbeing and keep her safe whilst encouraging as much independence as possible in her own home and take her to appointments or out for social excursions.

Terms:

• Hours per week: 3 Hours per week -schedule can be discussed
• £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 general care needs and offer companionship.
• To develop a positive relationship with the client.
• Have access to a car and hold a driving licence is desirable.

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

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.