Personal Assistant

1 week ago


Dundee, United Kingdom Care Full time

**Vacancy: Personal Assistant**
- Hours: 15 hours per week - Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

(Shifts: 10 am - 2 pm and 6 - 7 pm)
- Rate of Pay: £19.65 per hour plus sickness and holiday cover where possible
- Place of Work: Based in the employer’s home (DD4) and community

A Personal Assistant is required for a 44-year-old man with a genetic disease and disabilities who lives alone in the Dundee area and has additional support needs. He is an electric wheelchair user with a great sense of humour, loving, affectionate, and good fun. He enjoys going to the city centre to have a good time doing window shopping and spending time at restaurants. Although he can communicate his needs properly, he can sometimes become anxious and panicky. He spends much time in his room, so the person supporting him should be creative and empower him to explore and try new activities.

**The Postholder: Characteristics and Requirements**

The job requires someone friendly, approachable, and with a good sense of humour. The postholder must also be honest, reliable, trustworthy, and punctual. As this is one-to-one work, an open and honest relationship is essential, requiring being friendly, caring, calm, and sensitive. As some personal care may be required, you must always maintain my modesty and privacy. It is mandatory that the postholder has some understanding of and experience with sickle cell disease and has a PVG membership.

**Main Responsibilities**

Personal care:

- Assisting with preparing food, snacks, and drinks
- Assistance with personal care needs whilst encouraging independence.
- Dressing, undressing and keeping my hair tidy
- Getting in and out of the shower
- Going to the toilet

Domestic tasks:

- General cleaning and keeping the house tidy
- Tidying up after breakfast/lunch/dinner
- Preparing evening meals
- Laundry, including changing beds and hanging out washing

Other tasks:

- Shopping for groceries and sometimes shopping for the odd item
- Accompany on appointments and other official outings
- Support to participate in leisure and social activities that he enjoys at home and in the community whilst encouraging matters of personal safety
- Provide sensitive, emotional support whilst promoting choice and encouraging new experiences.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £19.65 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/03/2025
Expected start date: 01/04/2025


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