Personal Assistant/Support Worker

I am a friendly middle-aged woman living in Lochmaben and I am looking for a reliable, caring Personal Assistant(s) to join my support team through Self-Directed Support (SDS). I am seeking people who can provide person-centred support to help me maintain my independence, stay active in my local community, and enjoy the things that are important to me.

A Little About Me:

I enjoy a range of hobbies and interests including

• Crafting
• Birdwatching
• Gardening
• Caring for small animals

I also enjoy keeping active, going for walks, attending the gym and spending time out and about in the community

What Support Would Involve:

The role would involve supporting me with day-to-day activities including:

• Preparing healthy meals and baking
• Attending the gym and going for walks
• Shopping and other community activities
• Attending appointments
• Personal care support if required

The focus of the role is to provide support in a respectful and encouraging way, helping me to remain as independent as possible while enjoying a good quality of life.

Who I am Looking For:

I would like to hear from people who are:

• Kind, patient and understanding
• Calm, friendly and easy to get along with
• Caring and respectful, with a person-centered approach
• Observant and able to recognise when support may be needed
• Reliable, flexible and dependable

Experience as a Personal Assistant or Support Worker would be welcomed, but is not essential. The most important qualities are having the right attitude, being compassionate and being willing to get to know me as an individual.

Essential Requirements:

Applicants must:

• Have access to their own transport
• Be non-smokers due to sensory sensitivities
• Be willing to provide holiday and sickness cover when required

Hours of Support:

Ideally, I am looking for two Personal Assistants to provide support Monday to Friday between 9.30am to 3.30pm. Exact hours and working arrangements can be discussed further at interview.

If you think this sounds like a role you would enjoy and you would like to make a positive difference in someone's life while building a supportive relationship, I would be delighted to hear from you.

Females only need apply as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

If you are successful, you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

You will be asked to provide the names of two referees.

You will need to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Group (PVG) scheme. If you are not already a member, I can advise you how to apply.

Please note that Capability Scotland are not the employer, but acting on behalf of our client, who is the legal employer.

If you would like to find out more, or for help with applying then please contact Anne at Capability Scotland on 07395794168 quoting reference AMH01