Personal Assistants – Galashiels – 2705

HR / Recruitment
Selkirkshire
March 9, 2026
£40000 - £40000
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

I’m a friendly, chatty young gentleman who lives in Galashiels with a mild learning/physical disability that requires me to be in a wheelchair. I’m looking for a PA for daily morning, lunchtime, teatime and bedtime visits when I’m at home, but I also like to go for days out/weekends away, so I need someone to support me with personal care and keep me safe, whilst encouraging as much independence as possible. This can be a job share between PAs or one PA, hours can be made full time.

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Support to get up, showered/washed/dried and dressed
  • Support with toileting
  • Prep and serve breakfast/lunch/dinner
  • Support with bedtime clothing/personal care
  • Escorted to appointments
  • I also would like a PA to escort me to activities as and when needed
  • Driver as I have a mobility car

Personal attributes

  • Kind and caring with a good sense of humour
  • Patient and friendly
  • Practical and a good communicator
  • Trustworthy and reliable
  • Driving Licence essential
  • Experience with moving and handling or willingness to learn

Hours

  • Blocks of hours for personal care, activities, W/Ends away, Days Out, etc.
  • Times are flexible and can be discussed with suitable candidates

The terms

  • £14.20 per hour
  • Expenses paid when out with the client
  • 5.6 weeks annual leave on a pro rata basis
  • PVG/References Required

Location

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