Personal Assistant – Kelso – 3058

HR / Recruitment
Scotland
May 6, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

A gentleman in Kelso, looking for a personal assistant to help ensure all his personal care needs are met in a safe and efficient manner. Support with morning and evening personal care routine in particular and also catheter care management.

Terms

  • Hours per week: Every second weekend – 2 hours Saturday and 2 hours Sunday.
  • Hours of work:
    • Morning visit – 9.00am – 10am
    • Evening visit – 8.30pm – 9.30pm
  • £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 Main Tasks & Responsibilities

  • To support client to ensure their safety and well-being.
  • To support with personal care routine as/when required.
  • To support with general care needs including:
    • Personal care assistance, medication prompts.
    • Meal and drink preparation.
    • 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

Experience is essential for a candidate and someone with the right personal attributes, and to be able to show some suitability for the role is required.

Location

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