Overview
A lady with MS living in Burnfoot area of Hawick is looking to employ Personal Assistants to help with a variety of tasks and day to day living. The role requires significant attention to detail and compassion, providing both practical assistance with household chores and personal care tasks. It will include support during daytime, bedtime, and weekend hours. The ideal candidates for this role will be patient, understanding, and capable of carrying out a variety of tasks.
You must be available for work throughout the year, including school holidays and bank holidays. Evening and weekend shifts are also required.
While care qualifications are an advantage, training will be provided as and when required. A clean driving license would be beneficial as the lady has an adaptive vehicle which takes her Powerchair. Candidates would assist in taking her to recreational and social outings and other appointments. As part of a supportive team, punctuality and reliability are essential for ensuring the continuity and quality of care which significantly impacts her daily life.
Terms
- Hours per week: Various hours available
- Hours of work: days and hours to be discussed with potential applicants
- £14.50 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
- 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
While care qualifications are an advantage, training will be provided as and when required for a candidate with the right personal attributes, but they should be able to show some suitability for the role.
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