Personal Assistant​/Support Worker

personal assistant / support worker – kilwinning

job title: 02/kilwinning/pa

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

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.

• 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

• 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)

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.

• 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).

probationary period: 6 months. Within this time one week notice from either side to terminate contract.

references: 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 employer's cost.

to apply  to receuitment (quote ) 02/kilwinning/pa. Alternatively, please contact victoria on to request an application form to be completed and returned.

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