Support Worker / Personal Assistant – Selkirk – 3233

Encompassborders; Selkirk; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave 5.6 weeks pro rata

Job summary

Encompassborders in Selkirk is seeking a Support Worker/Personal Assistant to assist a 70-year-old woman in maintaining independence and increasing daily activity.

You will provide companionship and practical support in a home setting, with no personal care required, helping with errands and social outings as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience is essential; candidate should show suitability for the role.
• Kind and caring approach to support independence.

Responsibilities

• Help with meal preparation
• Help with laundry and light housework
• Trips out, social outings and appointments
• Friendly company and a helping hand with everyday life
• No personal care involved

Skills

Empathy

Patient

Flexible

Independent worker

Tools

Car ownership

Job description

Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Selkirk

A woman who is 70-year-old, is looking for a PA to support her with maintaining her independence and extend her everyday activity levels. This is a lovely opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others remain independent and making a real difference to their day

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Support required for 4 hours across a week with varied duties which could include:

• Help with meal preparation
• Help with laundry and light housework
• Trips out, social outings and appointments
• Friendly company and a helping hand with everyday life
• No personal care involved

Terms:

• Hours of work: 4.00 per week – breakdown to be discussed with client
• £15.00 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

Personal Attributes

• Kind and caring, sensitive to the client’s needs
• Patient and cheerful
• 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
• A flexible approach to meet changing needs
• A driving licence and access to a car would be an advantage

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.