Overview
A friendly and reliable team of Personal Assistants are required to support a client living in Kelso with daily routines and personal care. The role involves four short visits per day, helping the client remain comfortable, independent and well supported at home.
Responsibilities
* Morning visit (approx. 9 am, 30 mins): Provide personal care as required, support with dressing, prepare breakfast and a hot drink, and prompt medication.
* Lunchtime visit (approx. 12 pm, 30 mins): Provide personal care as required, assist with dressing if needed, prepare lunch and a hot drink, and prompt medication.
* Tea-time visit (approx. 5:30 pm, 30 mins): Provide personal care as required, assist with dressing if needed, prepare a hot meal and drink, and prompt medication.
* Evening visit (approx. 8 pm, 30 mins): Provide personal care as required, assist with dressing for night-time, offer a light snack, and prompt medication.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
* Kind, patient and respectful, with a focus on dignity and independence
* Reliable and trustworthy, able to work without direct supervision
* Good communicator and attentive to detail
Skills & Experience
* Experience in personal care or support work is helpful but not essential—training can be provided
* Comfortable assisting with personal care and light meal preparation
Terms
* Hours: 14 hours per week, delivered as four 30-minute visits each day
* Pay Rate: £13.20 per hour
* Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
* Probationary Period: 3 months
* Statutory employment rights apply, including holiday pay as stated above
* Appointment is subject to appropriate background checks (e.g. PVG / Disclosure Scotland)
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