Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Selkirk – 3163

Encompass; Selkirk; On-site; GBP 1,461 - 1,600; Part time

Job summary

Encompass in Selkirk, United Kingdom, seeks a part-time personal assistant to spend a few hours each week with a client, helping prevent social isolation.

The role requires a patient, active, outgoing and friendly approach, with 2 hours per week, flexible days, and a rate of £14.05 per hour. The position offers 5.6 weeks paid leave pro rata and a 6-month probation, with references and PVG membership required.

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential if you have the right personal attributes.
• Must be able to work in a home setting with respect for privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to use your own initiative and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• To support client to ensure their safety and well-being.
• To support with personal care routine as/when required.
• To support with general care needs including personal care assistance, medication prompts; meal and drink preparation.

Skills

Patient

Outgoing

Friendly

Kind and caring

Reliable

Job description

A lady in Selkirk is looking for support is looking for a personal assistant to spend time with her for a few hours throughout the week to ensure she doesn’t become socially isolated. The role would be perfect for someone who is patient, active, outgoing and friendly.

Terms:

• Hours per week: 2 Hours
• Hours of work: days and hours to be discussed with potential applicants
• £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 personal care routine as/when required.
• To support with general care needs including:
  • Personal care assistance, medication prompts
  • Meal and drink preparation.
• To develop a positive relationship with the client and work as part of a team.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• To support client to ensure their safety and well-being.
• To support with personal care routine as/when required.
• To support with general care needs including.
• To develop a positive relationship with the client and his family.

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 not essential for a candidate with the right personal attributes, but they should be able to show some suitability for the role.