Job Outline – P/T Personal Assistant/Support Worker
Post PT Personal Assistant/Support Worker to a gentleman in South Ayrshire.
Posts: 6 hours per week.
Days Required: Tuesday evening and one other flexible day.
Salary: Living wage rate – £13.45 per hour.
Job Purpose
To support a young gentleman in accessing and participating in a range of hobbies and interests, including accompanying and assisting as required.
Employer
The employer is the young man; payroll and employment support responsibilities will be administered by a relevant support organisation/payroll service.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the gentleman in engaging with community life and directed activities, guiding him to access facilities and equipment, communicating, and maintaining relationships with peers.
- Drive and transport the employer to various locations.
- Provide business‑use car insurance, a clean driver’s licence and a road‑worthy car.
- Reimburse mileage.
- Receive training as required.
Person Specification
Attributes (Essential Criteria)
- Demonstrable experience of supporting people to fulfil their potential and lead active lives.
- Relevant qualification(s).
Knowledge & Skills
- Understanding of how to support and facilitate in a way that empowers the person.
- Excellent interpersonal skills reflecting social inclusion.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Understanding of the crucial role of family carers and good person‑centred practice.
Experience
- Experience of positively supporting someone as a peer or similar.
- Ability to engage effectively and work in partnership with others, supporting people to achieve positive outcomes.
Personal Qualities
- Similar interests to the gentleman, who has a wide range of interests (details listed below).
- Good sense of humour, down to earth, and a good listener.
- Reliable and flexible.
The Person’s Interests
Martial Arts
Additional information: There is a 5.6 weeks A/L attached to the post, with 2 weeks potentially overlapping as the employer’s A/L. Probationary period of 6 months with 1 week notice during this period.
Security and References
Applicants must undergo a new or updated PVG disclosure scheme prior to appointment and supply two up‑to‑date reference contacts, one of which should be a current or previous employer.
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