Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Kelso – 3021

Healthcare & Medical
Scotland
May 22, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

I’m an elderly lady with dementia who lives in Kelso. I want to stay in my own home and remain independent. I’m looking for friendly PAs to come in 7 days per week, to check in on me and assist and encourage me with personal care, daily tasks, food prep, etc. Initially it will be building up the trust between us so I’m comfortable with you helping me.

Terms:

  • Hours per week: 19.25 Hours
  • Hours of work:

Morning visit – (1 hour per day)

Lunch Visit – (30 mins per day)

Tea Visit – (30 mins per day)

Evening Visit (45 mins per day)

  • £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, and incontinence care management
    • Meal and drink preparation.
  • 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

Experienced Carers trained in Dementia care is essential for a candidate and someone with the right personal attributes, to be able to show some suitability for the role is required.

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