Personal Assistant

My family and I are looking to recruit 7 Personal Assistants under the Self-Directed Support Level 1 Scheme.

Your Role as a PA is to provide 24-hour care working on a Rota basis for me a young man in my i Late 20s. I have severe Learning Disabilities, Autism and Cerebral Palsy.

I require 24-hour support and you will be part of a team working from a rota. You will be employed as a permanent PA with a contract. The hours are negotiable. As my PA your shifts will Include early shifts, back shifts and sleeping nights. These shifts include weekends.

· 40 hrs x 3 contracts

· 25hr x 2 contracts

· 16 hr x 2 contracts

· I would also like to have a relief pool to cover holidays and sicknesses. Preferably 4 relief Pa’s

• You must have good communication skills, in terms of listening and using my preferred communication where possible I can use Makaton, signing and use gestures to let you know what I need.
• You must be compassionate, empathetic, caring and have a friendly warm presence that makes me feel happy and feel safe.
• You must be proactive, solution-focused and have a positive approach to problem solving. Be flexible to emerging or changing circumstances.
• Ability to work on your initiative with minimal support, seeking guidance where relevant.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team with a proactive approach.

· To assist me with personal care which includes support with showering, dressing, and Oral hygiene.

· Administration of medication

· Have the ability to apply numeracy skills to your role to ensure accurate records are kept.

· Help me with meal planning encouraging me to make my own choices.

· It is important to me that you understand my religious beliefs when meal planning.

· Light domestic duties which include cleaning, washing and ironing.

· To assist with daily finances, personal correspondence

· Competent documentation of care provision and care plans using clear and concise written and verbal communication.

· Promoting my independence

· Respect me

· Give me the choice

· Show me dignity

· Respect my privacy

· Promote and maintain my health and well-being

· Responsive care

· Good communication verbal and written

· Be empathetic and compassionate

· Have patience and understanding

· Be flexible and adaptable

Salary starts above the Scottish Government’s £12 an hour pledge. Currently, the PayScale is £12.50 per hour However, this is dependent on experience and a pay review will be implemented after a 3-month probation period.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time permanent and Relief posts

Education:

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is preferred however if you are caring reliable and flexible we will recruit on values and transferable skills.

Mandatory training can be provided if you do not have these essential courses to meet the criteria for the PA post.

· PBS Trained,

· Administration of Medication

· Moving and Handling

· Health and hygiene

previous experience in a caregiving role either professionally or in a personal capacity is desirable.

Full driving licence preferred but not essential

Clear PVG (required if not already registered with the PVG Scheme)

Please note: The right to work in the UK is Essential we cannot employ you under the Sponsorship to work in the UK as we are not registered with The Home Office Sponsorship Scheme or the Biometric Visa.

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Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• UK visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nairn: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Must have training in Moving and Handling

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• PVG (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person