Personal Assistant – Clovenfords (near Galashiels) – 3000

Job Description

I’m a 29 year old individual with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair and requires a caregiver/driver to assist with daily care, outings, and transportation.

Shift times

Tuesdays 5 pm-9 pm, Wednesdays 9 am-12/1 pm, Thursdays 5 pm-9 pm, and Fridays 9 am-5 pm, 5 pm-9 pm, and a sleepover shift 9 pm-9 am.

Rates of pay and entitlements

£14.35 per hour for daytime shifts; £11.44 per hour for sleepover shifts.

5.6 weeks of annual leave calculated pro rata.

Summary of role

• Activities and social inclusion – clubs, outings, events, and visits with family and friends.
• Supportive care – personal care, eating and drinking assistance, and meal preparation.
• Home activities – reading, art, music, walks, games, creative and reflective practice, and professional/personal development.
• Therapies – physio, hydrotherapy, and speech therapy support.
• Moving and handling – use of a hoist.
• Hygiene – everyday household tasks and equipment cleaning.
• Communication – keeping team notes, attending team meetings, and communicating with family.
• Medication – assisting with medication and liaising with health care professionals.

Candidate requirements

• Good standard of education.
• Clean driving licence.
• Reliable, calm, kind, physically fit, and fun.
• Subject to satisfactory PVG checks.
• Probationary period of six months.
• Female only position under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equalities Act 2010.