Relief Personal Assistant – Peebles – 3011
Job Description
I am a young woman living at home in Peebles, looking for people to join my small team of carers on a Bank capacity. I require care 24 hours a day so need people that I can really rely on to support my team should anyone require sick or annual leave.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- I require support with all my personal care needs – support with washing/showering daily.
- I need help with all cooking and meal preparation throughout the day, ensuring that I have eaten and drunk enough.
- I need someone to prompt and assist me when taking my medication.
- I require support around my home – help with laundry, housework and the general running of my home along with assistance with the shopping too.
- I need encouragement and support if I choose to go out socially and need someone who can help with any personal care requirements during these times too.
Personal attributes
- Someone kind, with a genuine caring nature.
- I would like someone that I get along with and feel comfortable with.
- A person who is reliable, trustworthy and confidential.
- Someone who will work well within my team but who is confident enough to work on their own initiative too.
- Ideally someone who is happy to work alongside cats as I have four.
Hours of work
- Shifts are 7am-2pm, 5pm-10pm and sleepovers are 10pm-7am.
The terms
- £14.00 per hour for day shifts and sleepovers are paid at £120 per shift.
- 5.6 weeks annual leave calculated on a pro-rata basis.
- This is a female only post and is an occupation requirement permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equalities Act 2010.
- Full driving license is required.
- PVG check require.
