Overview
Job title: Female Personal Assistant (PA)
Reporting to: The Employer
Location: Kilconquhar, KY9
Job purpose
To assist with a variety of tasks which will assist the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.
This role may involve occasional overnight support.
Main duties
* We are looking for a compassionate, caring and reliable Personal Assistant to join a friendly, supportive team providing tailored care and companionship.
* Working closely with the client (female) and her family, you will help ensure her goals, aspirations, and independence remain at the heart of everything you do.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing personalised support at home and in the community.
* Assisting with light meal preparation, household tasks, and must hold a full clean UK driving license.
* Encouraging/promoting independence and informed decision making.
* Supporting with personal care and life skill prompts, where required.
* Enabling participation in activities such as coastal walks, park visits, gym sessions and other community activities.
* These duties may vary from day-to-day.
Type of person
Values: someone that is honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel and understands equality and diversity.
Application note
We welcome applications from individuals who share our values and are committed to creating safe, respectful relationships. Full training and a supported transition will be provided by experienced team members and the client’s family.
We particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of Autism or Neurodiversity.
Experience in social care is desirable but not essential.
Hours and pay
Hours of work: 6 hours per week on a Tuesday
Rate of pay: £12.60 per hour
Skills, qualifications, and experience
Essential:
* Full UK driving licence
* Knowledge & experience of Autism or Neurodiversity
* Able to swim
* Confidentiality
* Good at building relationships
What we offer
* Competitive hourly rate and holiday entitlement
* A supportive and welcoming team environment
* Use of staff car whilst working.
* A focus on staff wellbeing, ensuring you feel valued and respected
Successful applicants will require a PVG scheme membership & Employment References.
This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.
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