Personal Assistant / Support Worker in Kilwinning

Personal Assistant / Support Worker – Kilwinning

Job Title: 02/Kilwinning/PA

Hours: 5 hours per week (or 20 hours over 4 weeks) over two days per week. Employer flexible on days and will discuss at interview.

Rate of Pay: £13.73 per hour

Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Location: Kilwinning

We are looking for a reliable and friendly Personal Assistant to provide support for a lady who is power wheelchair user. The role involves assistance with everyday tasks to promote independence and well-being.

Main Duties

• Light housework, including tidying and cleaning
• Changing bedding
• Assistance with shopping
• Supporting with general day-to-day tasks
• Helping care for and being comfortable around a large, old, friendly Labrador cross dog
• Driving to appointments or shops as required

Requirements

• Must be a driver with access to a car
• Comfortable around large dogs
• Willing to undertake training in moving and handling
• Reliable, friendly, and respectful of privacy and dignity
• Able to work daytime hours (flexible schedule by agreement)

Additional Information

Full training will be provided. Employer is flexible regarding how hours are scheduled (e.g., spread across the month). This is a rewarding role supporting someone to maintain independence at home.

Skills

• An interest in people and a commitment to helping others
• The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families
• A knowledge of the emotional and practical difficulties a person may face
• Good listening skills
• An empathetic approach to people
• The ability to gain the trust of people and their families and to build good relationships
• The ability to carry out practical and domestic duties
• Good problem-solving abilities
• An organised, efficient and flexible approach to the job
• Patience and emotional resilience
• A on-judgmental attitude regardless of the persons needs or situation
• A respect for client confidentiality

Experience of supporting adults with physical disabilities would be beneficial but is not a requirement for this post. Moving & Assisting training required (can be provided by employer).

Probationary period: 6 months. Within this time one week notice from either side to terminate contract.

References: Successful applicants will have to provide 2 references (one of which must be your current or most recent employer) and undergo a New PVG Disclosure at the employer\’s cost.

To apply please email your CV to receuitment@ailn.org (quote ref) 02/Kilwinning/PA. Alternatively, please contact Victoria on 01294 475694 to request an application form to be completed and returned.

PLEASE NOTE THAT AILN ARE NOT THE EMPLOYERS. WE ARE A SUPPORT & MAILBOX SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL EMPLOYERS AND HAVE NO INPUT INTO WHOM THEY DECIDE TO EMPLOY.