Personal Assistants

**Personal Assistants (Male) x 2 Ref: 02/Ayr/JL**

**Location: Ayr**

**Post 1: 20 hours and 1 sleepover**

**Post 2: 16 hours and 1 sleepover**

**Hours: Variable - to be discussed at interview**

**Pay: £10.90 per hour**

We are looking to recruit 2 Male Personal Assistants to provide a mixture of Personal Care and Social Support to a 34 year old man who lives in his own home in Ayr. Applicants must have a genuine passion for providing excellent care and support and can demonstrate professionalism and commitment. You will provide support throughout the day with household tasks, meal preparation, personal care and various health activities to support wellbeing. Some basic admin skills required to assist in diary planning, recording health and daily/monthly reporting.

The gentleman has mobility issues and learning disabilities. He uses a wheelchair when out and about and requires significant assistance with manoeuvring this.

Good team working skills are essential as you will be part of a team of PA’s. Some of the care and support you will assist with is provided within the employer’s home therefore, confidentiality and respect for the employer’s privacy is of the upmost importance.

Tasks the Personal Assistants will be required to undertake will vary according to the employer’s needs.

**SOCIAL SUPPORT**:
May include assistance to attend the local swimming pool on a regular basis therefore applicants must be good swimmers who are comfortable in the water.

Assistance to attend other social events as required including going to football games / going for a walk / days out / cinema / socialising.

**HOUSEHOLD TASKS**:
May include preparing breakfast, lunch and evening meal making hot drinks / snacks / cleaning the fridge / oven / microwave / food rotation and checking food dates. Household cleaning and dusting, which will include the kitchen, bathroom, shower room, bedroom, lounge, hallway and front door area. Doing the laundry and ironing, changing the bedding, cleaning of windows

**GENERAL TASKS**:
May include going to the local shops/assisting me with my shopping /attending appointments. Light household maintenance e.g changing a light bulb using the appropriate equipment e.g ladders. Reporting any repairs or maintenance to Housing Authority or appropriate authority/supplier.

There is 5.6 weeks A/L x contracted hrs, per annum attached to the post inclusive of Public Holidays. Must be flexible as shifts will vary week to week in line with employers needs. Will also be required to help out when other staff are off on leave or sick.

Job Descriptions are set around the employer’s needs, as is the rota and either may change in the future according to support needs. Employer has his own vehicle and drivers with current clean drivers licence preferred.

Successful applicant will be required to provide 2 up to date reference contacts as well as undergo a new or update of the Protection of Vulnerable groups Disclosure. There is a 6 month probationary period attached to the post, with a 1 weeks’ notice within this time if the post is not working out.

Previous experience in a caring role would be advantageous but not necessary. This post would be suitable for someone local due to some late finishing times.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT AILN ARE NOT THE EMPLOYERS. WE ARE A SUPPORT & MAILBOX SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL EMPLOYERS AND HAVE NO INPUT INTO WHOM THEY DECIDE TO EMPLOY**

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £10.90 per hour

Expected hours: 26 - 36 per week

Physical setting:

- Homecare

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 02/Ayr/JL