Personal Assistants – Hawick – 2962

A 41 year old male with autism living within his own home in Hawick, is currently looking for one or two new personal assistants to join his team to become a relief worker covering illness and holidays. He requires 24 hour care and needs support with most of his day-to-day tasks and any social tasks.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• I require support with all aspects of my personal care.
• Support with my medication, ensuring accurate recording at all times.
• Planning and preparation of all my meals – I will also need assistance and supervision when eating to ensure I do not choke.
• I would love a team of carers who would be able to take me out and about and allow me to access the community and participate in activities I enjoy such as swimming or going out for lunch.
• Any other tasks as required.

Personal attributes

• Someone with a genuine caring nature who is sensitive to the problems a disability can bring.
• Cheerful with a good sense of humour.
• Honest, reliable and confidential.
• Experience of moving and handling or willing to undergo the relevant training.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Hours of work

• Hours of work will be 1 x 24hr period, 10am-10am and a 1 x 5 hours shift 10am-3pm per week. There is the possibility of additional sleepovers or additional day hours which may be on offer.
• Working patterns vary but you will always be given your rota in advance.
• Day shifts are always double-ups and night shifts will require lone working.

The terms

• Monday – Friday: £13.20 per hour.
• Saturday and Sunday: £14.20 per hour.
• Night shifts are paid at: £103.50 per shift.
• Waking nights are paid at: £122.40 per shift
• 5.6 weeks annual leave calculated on a pro-rata basis.