Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Hawick – 3128

Healthcare & Medical
Roxburghshire
June 17, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

I am a young girl living at home with my family in Hawick, and I am looking for someone to come and spend a bit of time with me each week to allow my Mum and Dad to spend some time with my younger siblings.

I have behavioural challenges which can make it difficult for my Mum at times so for her to have a little break and for me to be able to spend some 1-1 time with someone doing an activity that I enjoy, would be really good.

I have a feeding tube, but this is not something that you would need to deal with. I can and do eat but I also tend to avoid food, as part of my behavioural challenges so have a feeding tube so my Mum can make sure that I get the correct nutrients.

Someone I can have fun with but someone who will ensure my safety at all times is necessary.

Days and times can be completely flexible, around school and there may possibly be more hours during the school holidays. I have been awarded 4 hours per week. Outings to the local park or for some cake at a coffee shop nearby would be lovely.

Terms

  • Hours per week: 4 hours
  • Hours of work: Can be discussed during interview
  • 14.05 GBP 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 a young person with additional needs to ensure their safety and well-being
  • To support the young person with personal care needs if required. This may include providing support with her G-tube, only if needed as her mother will manage this. Full instructions and training will be provided if/when support is needed.
  • To support with general care needs which may include:
    • Support to reassure and comfort when needed.
    • Support in situations that cause increased anxiety to keep herself safe.
  • To maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the client’s equipment and surroundings
  • To develop a positive relationship with the young person and her family.
  • To interact with the young person and keep them entertained with activities they enjoy in the local community including driving them to activities.
  • To work alongside a parent when required but to work independently too
  • To accompany the client on short trips out of the house for social activities

Person Specification Personal Attributes

  • Kind and caring, sensitive to the client’s needs
  • Patient and cheerful
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Ability to use your own initiative
  • Willingness to engage with a young person with additional needs, including behavioural support.
  • Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the client and family’s right to privacy and to always maintain professional standards of confidentiality

Skills and Experience

  • It would be desirable but not essential to have a previous knowledge or experience of:
    • First aid
    • Williams Syndrome
    • PDA – Pathological Demand Avoidance
  • Ability to drive is an essential requirement due to the nature of the post.

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

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