Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Selkirk – 2913

Job Description

A Gentleman in Hawick looking for a kind, patient and considerate Personal Assistant to assist with managing his personal care needs and assistance with showering, twice a week safely and efficiently.

Terms:

• Hours per week: 1.75 Hours (2x45mins)
• Hours of work: days and hours to be discussed with potential applicants
• £13.20 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 Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• To support client to ensure their safety and well-being.
• To support with a robust personal care routine twice weekly.
• To develop a positive relationship with the client.

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

Experience is not essential for a candidate with the right personal attributes, but they should be able to show some suitability for the role.