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
