Job Description

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The Self-directed Support Service supports people to employ their own Personal Assistants and/or purchase services using SDS Option 1 (Direct Payments).

As an organisation we are not the employer but we assist people to recruit staff.

If you are employed, your contract will be with the person in receipt of the SDS funding and not with Dundee Carers Centre or the SDS Service.

Personal Assistant (Part-time) 1 Position available.

I'm a thirty something young woman with a physical disability. I'm friendly and outgoing and like a challenge. My Personal Assistant will need to assist me with personal care and everyday living and accompany me with social and day to day activities. I enjoy bowling, swimming, cinema and shopping.

By providing support at the right time, I'll be able to lead an individual and independent lifestyle. You should always ask me what I need and take direction from me.

Reliability and flexibility are essential and must like dogs.

PVG Membership is essential. Females only need apply as permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Driving licence essential with own vehicle, business insurance required, and petrol costs will be reimbursed.

Job Title

Personal Assistant

Place of Work

Based in employer's home in Forfar

Hours

27 hours per week. Shifts Monday to Friday, mostly mornings and alternate Saturdays.

Rate of Pay

13.60 per hour

Main Duties

Personal Care

Assistance with showering, dressing, drying hair, nail care and other tasks when required Prompting and assistance with medication when required.

Domestic assistance

Household cleaning, changing bedding and laundry Cleaning cooker

Social Assistance

Accompany at appointments. Assisting with shopping and getting to and taking part in various social activities, including going for lunch/coffee, going to cinema or swimming. Assistance with meal preparation, cooking and baking. Assisting with or walking dog.

Responsibilities

You must respect the confidentiality of your employer at all times. You must be willing to undertake basic training as required. You should be willing to provide cover for other Personal Assistant's holidays and sickness absence as required.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.60 per hour

Expected hours: 27 per week

Benefits:

Free parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/07/2025
Reference ID: LM/F2