At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 support to a young girl with complex health needs.
- Company: A caring family in Duns looking for a compassionate Personal Assistant.
- Benefits: Earn £14.00 per hour, enjoy flexible hours, and receive paid annual leave.
- Other info: Training provided for First Aid and moving and handling; great opportunity for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a young person's life while enjoying fun activities together.
- Qualifications: Experience in care, kindness, patience, and the ability to engage with limited communication.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 14 £ per hour.
Carer/Personal Assistant - Duns
A family in Duns require the support of a Personal Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a young girl to allow her caring mother to have a break on a weekly basis.
The client has some complex health care needs and requires someone who is an experienced carer to support her to manage these when with her.
The client would like support to enjoy hobbies such as swimming, going to the park, playing games, playing dolls and using the i Pad.
She would also enjoy going to a local café, for a drive in the car or on the train.
- Terms
- Hours per week: Up to 2 hours (flexible, days/times to be agreed at interview)
- Social mileage up to 0.45p per mile
- Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata
- Probationary period of 3 months
- Post subject to references and PVG scheme membership
Job Description
- Main Tasks & Responsibilities
- To support the client to ensure their safety and well-being.
- To support with personal care needs as required which may include support with continence management.
- To support with general care needs such as eating and drinking.
- To develop a positive relationship with the young person and their family.
- To interact with the client and support them to attend activities in their home and local community
- To work alongside a parent or another member of the team when required but to work independently too
Person Specification
- Personal Attributes
- Kind and caring, sensitive to the client’s needs
- Patient and cheerful
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Ability to use your own initiative
- Willingness to engage with a young person with limited communication and learn her communication methods.
- Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the client and family’s right to privacy and to always maintain professional standards of confidentiality
Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of moving and handling would be desirable for this role although training can be provided.
- First Aid training: can be provided if necessary
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We think you need these skills to ace Carer / Personal Assistant – Duns – 3142
Experience in Personal Care
Knowledge of Complex Health Care Needs
Ability to Support with Continence Management
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to Develop Positive Relationships
Reliability and Trustworthiness
Initiative
