Support Worker, Home Care

An elderly gentleman with Dementia and difficulties with communication living at home with his wife in Galashiels is looking for a kind, reliable PA to provide support and safety allowing his wife some respite from her caring role.

This post is for a Tuesday morning weekly 10.30am to 11.30am for 1 hour and a Thursday early evening 5.30pm to 6.30pm for 1 hour and a Monday evening every fortnight 6.45pm to 8.45pm for 2 hours.

• Drink prep if required
• Friendly engagement and companionship
• Supporting routines that promote wellbeing and independence in the home
• Accompaniment and safety on short outings

• Have experience supporting older adults, professionally or personally
• Are patient, friendly, and discreet
• Can work independently and follow clear guidance
• Are reliable, practical, and trustworthy

• Tuesday mornings weekly from 10.30am to 11.30am for 1 hour
• Thursday early evening weekly 5.30pm to 6.30pm for 1 hour
• Monday evening once a fortnight 6.45pm to 8.45pm for 2 hours

• Location:
  
  Clients home in Galashiels
• £13.20 per hour
• Expenses and mileage paid while out with the client (Driving licence desirable but not essential)
• 5.6 weeks annual leave on a pro rata basis
• PVG and references required