At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a lovely lady in Duns with social activities and hobbies.
- Company: Join a caring environment focused on community engagement.
- Benefits: Earn £14.60 per hour with flexible hours and paid leave.
- Other info: Work in a supportive team and enjoy a fulfilling role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while enjoying fun outings.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just be patient, reliable, and trustworthy.
The predicted salary is between 14.6 - 14.6 £ per hour.
Personal Assistant-Duns
A ladyliving in Duns is looking for a Personal Assistanteither permanently or reliefto support her with some social support.
She has a physical disability and uses aself-managed electricwheelchair to mobilise.
She has a keen interest in artand likes live music.
She is looking for a couple ofreliable PA'swho wouldsupport her withher interestsand be able to offer some flexible blocks of supporteach week to help her engage in her local community.
This may involve gettingout and aboutin the local community and going for a coffee, to the shops, bank etcas well as occasionally longer days planned for trips using transport support a little further afield.
There will also besometimessupport is just in the home and supporting her with organising things around her home and helping her with her hobbies.
This is purely socialsupport, and the PA does not needto be trained or experienced with Moving and Handling or personal care.
Terms
- Hours per week: Up to15hours
- Hours of work: Flexiblebut preferably3-hourblocks minimum and not before11am.
- Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata
- Probationary period of6months
Job Description Main Tasks& Responsibilities
To support a disabledclientto ensure their safety and well-being.
- To develop a positive relationship with theclient.
- To interact with the client andsupport themwith activitiestheyenjoy, in the home, but also in the local community includinggoing outintheirself-propelled electricwheelchair.
- Support the client to organise around her home andbe able to access her belongings when she wishes.
- To support tomaintaincleanliness and tidiness of the client's equipment and surroundings
- Toaccompanythe client on trips out of the housefor appointments or socialactivities.
- To support the client topossibly findand engage innew hobbies she may wish to partake in.
- To work as part of a small team to deliver flexible weekly support, planned in advancewith the client.
Person Specification Personal Attributes
- Patient andsensitive to the client's needs
- Reliable, honestandtrustworthy
- Ability to use your own initiative.
- Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the clientsright to privacy and to alwaysmaintainprofessional standards of confidentiality.
Skillsand Experience
Experience is not essential for a candidate with the right personal attributes.
Personal Assistant – Duns – 3166 employer: Encompass
Encompass in Lauder is an exceptional employer that prioritises compassion and community, offering a supportive work environment for Personal Care Assistants. With flexible hours and competitive pay, we foster a culture of kindness and respect, ensuring our employees can grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those they care for. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and encourages a fulfilling career in home care.
