At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with personal care, meals, and companionship for an elderly lady in Galashiels.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on helping clients maintain independence at home.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5.6 weeks annual leave and a competitive hourly rate of £16.00.
- Other info: Daily visits include morning, lunchtime, teatime, and evening support.
- Why this job: Flexible timings allow you to tailor your schedule while making a meaningful impact.
- Qualifications: No specific experience required, but candidates should demonstrate kindness and reliability.
The predicted salary is between 33280 - 33280 £ per year.
We are looking to recruit additional part-time personal assistant(s) to join a team who help an engaging elderly lady in Galashiels maintain her independence at home. She needs help with personal care, meals, and companionship. The priority will be to help her remain safe in her home.
Timings are flexible, although it would be preferable if the morning visit was after 9.30am. Personal assistants are encouraged to get in touch with their availability to see what routine works for both parties.
Responsibilities- To support with general needs including dressing, washing and meal preparation
- Prompting of medication
- Develop a positive relationship with the client
- Kind and caring, sensitive to the client’s needs
- Patient and cheerful
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Ability to use your own initiative
Experience is not essential for a candidate with the right personal attributes, but they should be able to show some suitability for the role.
Package of Care Requirements– 24.5 hours per Week
- Daily visits of 1.5 hours each morning, for personal care and breakfast, showering twice per week.
- Daily visits of 30 minutes each lunchtime to heat and serve pre-prepared meals
- Daily visits of 30 minutes each teatime to prepare and serve main meal
- Daily visits of 1 hour each evening for personal care and bed
All applications/enquiries will be answered, and we are open to discussing various options with flexibility.
Hourly rate: £16.00
PVG/References required
5.6 weeks annual leave, calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Personal Assistant – Galashiels – 3080 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.
