Permanent, Driving licence required, Part-Time
I am Richard and I am 63-year-old man. I am a full‑time wheelchair user looking for a friendly, reliable Personal Assistant to support me at home and out in the community. I live in Dumfries with my wife, mother‑in‑law and small dog. My interests include gardening, photography, sailing and travel.
About the role
You’ll help me maintain my independence and enjoy day‑to‑day life. Tasks are varied and may include:
* Light domestic duties (shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry, linen changes, light gardening)
* Personal care (bathing, shaving, medication support, preparing a dosette box)
* Accompanying me to medical appointments
* Helping me stay in touch with family and friends
* Supporting hobbies such as dog walking, photography and sailing
* Coming with me to social events
* Assisting with physiotherapy and exercise routines
No two days are exactly the same.
Who I’m looking for
* I’m looking for someone who is:
* Honest, reliable and self‑motivated
* Punctual and respectful
* Able to build a positive working relationship based on trust and good communication
* Discreet and able to maintain confidentiality
* Comfortable working in someone’s home and supporting personal care
What I offer
* Full moving and handling training and ongoing support.
* Opportunities for additional training (e.g., First Aid).
* Pay at the Real Living Wage: £12.60 per hour.
* Paid annual leave of 28 days
Hours
* Monday–Thursday: 10:00–14:30
* Friday: 10:00–14:15
* Total weekly hours: 19.75
* Includes a half‑hour unpaid break at noon each day.
* I am willing to be flexible with hours.
Essential qualities
* Self‑motivated and trustworthy
* Respectful of confidentiality
* Good interpersonal skills
* Needs to get PVG check.
Preferred
* Driving Licence
* Good listener
How to apply
To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below. Please supply these as either a PDF or Word doc.
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