Are you a compassionate, reliable, and proactive individual looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference? A young, independent woman with Multiple Sclerosis and living in Galashiels, isseekinga friendly and dedicated Personal Assistant to join her small, supportive team. As a result of the MS both manual and electric wheelchairs are used depending on which best suits the day’s activity. There is also a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) used to travel to various activities. Training will be provided on wheelchairs and WAV. A speech difficulty requires patience.
This is a unique opportunity to provide person-centred care, helpmaintainindependence, and support access to appointments, social activities, and the wider community.
Days of work are Wednesdays and Thursdays with precise hours being discussed and agreed on a weekly basis. Consideration would be given to working only one of these days with another PA covering the second day.
WhatYou’lldo
- Support safe transfers and mobility, ensuring comfort and dignity
- Drive andaccompanythe client to appointments, social events, and community activities
- Be prepared to occasionally suggest activities which might be of interest.
- Help with day-to-day tasks that make life easier and more enjoyable
- Assistwith toilet ifrequiredwhenout and about.
WhoWe’reLooking For
- A kind, caring, and empathetic individual
- Someone who understands the challenges of living with a disability
- Experience in moving and handling is desirable, but full training is available
- Applicant must be able to undertake moving andhandling responsibilities and provide consistent physical support as part of person-centred care
- Practical, reliable, and a confident communicator
- Able to work professionally and discreetly within a family environment
- A valid manual gearbox driving licence is essential
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay: £16.96 per hour
- Flexible hours: average 5.5retainedhours per week, with average of 6.5hours. Andopportunities to cover extra shifts for annual leave or sickness
- Mileage allowance negotiable
- Expenses paid whenaccompanyingthe client
- 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata)
- After 12 months service up to 4 weeks sick pay in any12-monthperiod based onretainedhours
- Annual pay review on 1st January to adjust for CPI inflation,
- Join a small, friendly, and supportive team
Requirements
- Due to the personal care needs of the individual, this role is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirementin accordance withEquality Act 2010.
- PVG check and references will berequired
- Full manual gearbox driving licence
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a rewarding, hands-on position with variety, flexibility, and the chance to trulyimpactsomeone’s life. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and compassionate, we would love to hear from you
