At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist a lady with her personal care and daily living activities.
- Company: Supportive environment focused on client well-being.
- Benefits: Earn £14.05 per hour with 5.6 weeks paid annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities to develop meaningful relationships.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with moving and handling; kind, patient, and reliable.
The predicted salary is between 14.05 - 14.05 £ per hour.
A lady in Jedburgh is looking for kind, patient and considerate Personal Assistants to assist with managing and assisting with her morning and evening personal care routine safely and efficiently, and also her day to day living in regards to meal preparation. Double up care required at all times so 2 carers will be required during visits to manage moving and handling procedures.
Terms
- Hours of work: 14.00 per week with 1st carer and 12.25 for 2nd carer.
- Schedule below:
- Morning – 30 mins both carers daily
- Lunch – 30 mins both carers daily
- Teatime Visit – 30 mins both carers daily
- Evening – 30 mins – 1st carer, 15 mins 2nd carer daily
- £14.05 per hour.
- Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata.
- Probationary period of 6 months.
- Post subject to references and PVG scheme membership.
Job Description
- To support the client to ensure their safety and well-being.
- To support with daily morning and evening personal care routine.
- To support with general care needs.
- Personal care assistance.
- Medication prompts.
- Meal and drink preparation.
- Hoists in place to help with moving and handling assistance.
- Continence care and catheter care management.
- To develop a positive relationship with the client and work as part of a team.
Personal Attributes
- Kind and caring, sensitive to the client's needs.
- Patient and cheerful.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Ability to use your own initiative.
- Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the client right to privacy and to always maintain professional standards of confidentiality.
Skills and Experience
- Hoists are used for all transfers so experience of moving and handling is required.
- Someone with the right personal attributes, and to be able to show some suitability for the role is required.
Support Worker / Personal Assistant – Jedburgh – 3143 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.
