A lady living in Jedburgh is looking for a kind, reliable, and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to join her experienced support team on a maternity cover basis, with a planned start date of late June.
She has autism and a learning disability and receives one-to-one 24-hour support, including sleepovers. You would work as part of a weekly rota alongside her established team.
The role focuses on providing encouragement and support to help her maintain a healthy lifestyle, take part in local community activities, and continue developing her independence and confidence. She enjoys puzzles, crafts, music, dancing, and playing pool, as well as attending a country dancing group with her mum, who plays an active part in her support.
A full driving licence is essential, as the client uses her own car to attend activities and appointments.
Full training and shadowing will be provided before starting, including catheter care training delivered by District Nurses.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
- Support the client to be as independent as possible in all daily activities, including personal care, meal planning and preparation, social activities, and household tasks
- Carry out specialised catheter care once fully trained by District Nurses
- Administer medication as prescribed
- Liaise with team members, family members, and professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care
- Encourage and support the client to maintain and develop life skills and independence
- Support the client to access community activities and pursue personal interests
- Respect the client’s values, preferences, and privacy at all times
- Act as an advocate where appropriate and deal with situations calmly and professionally
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
- Patient, caring, and sensitive to individual needs
- Honest, reliable, and respectful of confidentiality
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a small, supportive team
- Capable of using initiative and following guidance
- Must be a driver with a clean licence and comfortable driving the client’s car
Skills & Experience
- Experience supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided
- Confidence to carry out personal and practical care tasks following training
Terms
- Maternity cover position with anticipated start date in late June
- Up to 32 hours per week (to be discussed with employer)
Hours of Work
- Tuesday: 2:00pm – 10:00pm followed by a sleepover until 7:30am Wednesday
- Thursday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm followed by a sleepover until 7:30am Friday
Hours remain the same each week.
- Pay Rate: £14.05 per hour
- Sleepover Rate: £12.71 per hour
- Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
- Probationary Period: 3 months
- Post subject to satisfactory references and PVG check/update
- Statutory employment rights apply
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