Job Description

Job Title:

Personal Assistant / Support Worker

Hours: 5 hours per week (or 20 hours over 4 weeks) over two days per week. Employer flexible on days and will discuss at interview...

Rate of Pay: 13.73 per hour

Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Location: Kilwinning

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and friendly Personal Assistant to provide support for a lady who is power wheelchair user. The role involves assistance with everyday tasks to promote independence and well-being.

Main Duties

Light housework, including tidying and cleaning

Changing bedding

Assistance with shopping

Supporting with general day-to-day tasks

Helping care for and being comfortable around a large, old, friendly Labrador cross dog

Driving to appointments or shops as required

Requirements

Must be a driver with access to a car

Comfortable around large dogs

Willing to undertake training in moving and handling

Reliable, friendly, and respectful of privacy and dignity

Able to work daytime hours (flexible schedule by agreement)

Additional Information

Full training will be provided

Employer is flexible regarding how hours are scheduled (e.g., spread across the month)

This is a rewarding role supporting someone to maintain independence at home

Skills

What you will bring to the role

An interest in people and a commitment to helping others

The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families.

A knowledge of the emotional and practical difficulties a person may face

Good listening skills

An empathetic approach to people

The ability to gain the trust of people and their families and to build good relationships.

The ability to carry out practical and domestic duties

Good problem-solving abilities

An organised, efficient and flexible approach to the job

Patience and emotional resilience

A on-judgmental attitude regardless of the persons needs or situation

A respect for client confidentiality

Experience of supporting adults with physical disabilities would be beneficial but is not a requirement for this post. Moving & Assisting training required (can be provided by employer).

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*This position is subject to a 6-month probationary period. Within this time one week notice from either side to terminate contract.

Successful applicants will have to provide 2 references (one of which must be your current or most recent employer) and undergo a New PVG Disclosure at the employers cost.

To apply please email your CV (quote ref) VS/Kilwinning/2

Alternatively, please contact Victoria on 01294 475694 to request an application form to be completed and returned.

PLEASE NOTE THAT AILN ARE NOT THE EMPLOYERS. WE ARE A SUPPORT & MAILBOX SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL EMPLOYERS AND HAVE NO INPUT INTO WHOM THEY DECIDE TO EMPLOY*

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.73 per hour

Expected hours: 5 per week

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VS/Kilwinning/2