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Job title: Personal Assistant
Location of work: Glasgow
Hours of Work: Shift patterns are liable to change from time to time, depending on my personal circumstances and on my health
Salary or Hourly Rate: 10.90
Contract type: Permanent

Basic personal tasks and assistance:
● To help transfer in and out of bed/wheelchair/ shower chair
● To help dress/undress
● Very occasional assistance with catheter/colostomy (I can normally, however, deal with this independently)
● To help turn/move position in bed, usually once a night, sometimes twice a night.
● To help with skin care (pressure problems, some personal hygiene, burns, etc.)

Basic domestic/general tasks:
● To help with general housework – e.g: mopping floors, dusting, cleaning etc.
● To help, from time to time, with preparing meals, cooking
● To help with laundry, making/changing bed etc
● To go local shopping errands for me or come shopping with me
● To do routine cleaning/maintenance of wheelchair/shower chair, etc.
● At times, if available, to accompany me to appointments, on outings, social activities, voluntary work venues etc.
● To help, if able, with general problems with TV, computers. i.e: - reaching plugs/sockets which I can’t reach, etc.
● To help with occasional de-cluttering, reorganising – e.g: before or after I’ve had some decorating done etc.

Personal qualities required:
● Ability to respond to needs non-judgementally
● Reliability, punctuality, flexibility
● Good general health
● Trustworthiness, honesty and responsibility
● Respect for independence /privacy – eg, if I take/make phone calls, or am busy working etc.
● Similarly, please understand if I am too tired or too sore to chat etc…
● Good sense of initiative, tidiness, speediness
● Sense of humour

Job title: Personal Assistant
Location of work: Dumfries and Galloway
Hours of Work: Shifts equate to 9 x 24 hour shifts per month but can be worked in different patterns
Salary or Hourly Rate: £283.75 per shift; annual salary is £30,645.
Contract type: Permanent
Experience Required: Must be able to help with paperwork and her computer, be physically fit and able to drive.

Busy and enthusiastic disabled woman in her fifties needs a permanent personal helpers (male or female) to assist her to live independently with her husband and 2 lovely Labradors in Dumfries and Galloway (DG7).  Includes personal care, domestic tasks and pet care.  Must be able to help with paperwork and her computer, be physically fit and able to drive.

Shifts equate to 9 x 24 hour shifts per month but can be worked in different patterns as below.

Either:

a) 1 ½ shifts together stating at 7:30 or 8 am one day until 8 or 8:30 pm the next evening.

b) 9 x 24 hour shifts worked separately throughout  the month.

c) 3 blocks of 72 hours.

Applicants that can work a combination of a and b would be preferred.

Pay: £283.75 per shift; annual salary is £30,645.

 

Job title: Personal Assistant
Job reference: SDS/JB/270937
Location of work: Dunfermline
Hours of Work: 24.5 hours per week The hours are made up of 1 x 24.5 hour shift, 10.00am until 10.30am the following day inclusive of a sleepover. Opportunity of overtime to cover other team members absence.
Salary or Hourly Rate: £10.90 per hour
Contract type: Permanent
Additional information: Female applicants only please. Due to the personal care elements of this role an Occupational Requirement applies. This is permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Experience Required: Essential Requirements Driving licence and aged over 25 years for mobility car insurance purposes. Like cats. Non-smoker preferred. Kind, caring and a good sense of humour.

We are supporting our client to recruit for a female personal assistant to join her team.  Our client has cerebral palsy and lives in her own home and is looking for support to assist her with all aspects of personal care and living independently.  She has her own mobility vehicle and for reasons of insurance applicants must be aged 25 or over. 

She has a good sense of humour, enjoys visiting friends, days out, the theatre, creative writing, enjoys watching TV and listening to music whilst on her computer and also attends a drama group.  She also has 2 cats which are a big part of her life.

You must like animals, especially cats, be able to work on your own initiative, have a good sense of humour, be kind, honest, caring and loyal.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • All aspects of personal care.
  • Food preparation and assisting with eating and drinking.
  • General household duties as per any family home including feeding cats and cleaning litter tray.
  • Shopping.
  • Accompanying on trips our either by car or public transport.

Job title: Personal Assistant
Job reference: SDS/KR3/276497
Location of work: St Andrews
Hours of Work: 3.5 Hours per week Sunday 12-2pm and 7-8.30pm Happy to negotiate timings. Holiday cover available also
Salary or Hourly Rate: £13 per hour
Contract type: Permanent
Additional information: Female applicants only please. Due to the personal care elements of this role an Occupational Requirement applies. This is permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Experience Required: PVG required - This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups).

We are supporting our client to recruit for a personal assistant, our client is a 39 year old female who has severe ME and allergies.  She is looking for assistance to support her to build routine and encourage her to try new things.

Initially she is confined to her bed and needs help to transfer to bathroom from a wheelchair etc but can transfer herself so only requires supervision. With various health needs our client requires understanding and sensitivity to building a connection and trust whilst undertaking tasks.

Our client would prefer an afternoon and evening visit as she has sleep issues but she is happy to discuss this further with the right candidate.

Applicants must have a caring attitude, have a good sense of humour, be reliable with a positive and flexible approach to work. Happy to discuss the breakdown of hours and split these if preferred.

 

Job title: Personal Assistant
Job reference: SDS/BM/270113
Location of work: Glenrothes
Hours of Work: 30 hr/wk Mon-Tue : 8hrs – 8am to 4pm Wed-Thurs : 7hrs - 8am to 3pm.
Salary or Hourly Rate: £10.90 per hour
Contract type: Fixed-Term (maternity cover)
Additional information: PVG registered (can be done prior to commencement of role) Driving Licence Epilepsy emergency medication training Physically active and able Previous experience working with young disabled adults preferred. Able to provide 2 previous employer references.
Experience Required: Kind, caring and a good sense of humour.

We are assisting our client to recruit a Personal Assistant to provide support to a young female adult with their physical needs and personal care and to ensure that she has an active and enjoyable day by trying to stimulate her with different activities.  You will be required to:

  • Take her to her clubs and fully assist her whilst at the clubs (ie swimming, Disco, Multi-sports, crafts etc).
  • Administer her daily medications to control her epilepsy or giving emergency medications to stop a seizure.
  • Prepare meals and helping her to eat and drink.

  • Physically support her (she is unstable on her feet and therefore requires full supervision at all times) if outside the house, she will need the support of your arm/hand to stabilise her. A wheelchair is available if longer distances of walking are required.

Job title: Personal Assistant
Job reference: KILBIRNIE REF: 01/CS.
Location of work: Kilbirnie
Hours of Work: 15hrs
Salary or Hourly Rate: £11.83
Contract type: Permanent
Additional information: DRIVER ESSENTIAL, HOURS TO BE DISCUSSED ON INTERVIEW, FAMILY ARE FLEXIBLE.

SUPPORT WORKER REQUIRED TO SUPPORT A YOUNG MAN TO LIVE A QUALITY LIFE WITHIN HIS HOME AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE YOUNG MAN IN HIS TWENTIES REQUIRES SOMEONE WITH A KIND NATURE TO SUPPORT HIM AND NAVIGATE LIFE AS HE LIES ON THE SEPCTRUM.

THE YOUNG MAN ENJOYS SWIMMING AND GETTING OUT AND ABOUT IN THE FRESH AIR. HE ATTENDS SOME ACTIVITES HE WILL REQUIRE SUPPORT IN ACCESSING THESE.

GENERAL SUPPORT WITH HOUSEHOLD TASKS AND SOME LIGHT MEAL PREPARATION WILL BE PART OF THE ROLE. SUPPORTING THE YOUNG MAN TO SHOP ATTEND APPOINTMENTS AND MAINTAIN HIS INDEPENDENT SKILLS IS ESSENTIAL.

SUPPORT WITH TIMEKEEPING, MAKING SURE THE YOUNG MAN HAS WEATHER APPROPRIATE CLOTHING ENOUGH FINANCES FOR ACTIVITIES AND ALL THE ITEMS/ EQUIPMET HE NEEDS FOR HIS ACTIVITIES WILL HELP HIM REDUCE HIS ANXIETIES AROUND FORGETING THINGS.

EXPERINCE IS NOT ESSENTIAL AS FULL TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION WILL BE GIVEN BY THE FAMILY.

THERE ARE SOME QUIET ANIMALS WITHIN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT.

IF YOU FEEL YOU HAVE THE QUALITEIS OUTLINED FOR THIS POSITION THEN PLEASE APPLY QUOTING THE REFERENCE ABOVE

 

Job title: Personal Assistant
Job reference: SDS/LW/266265
Location of work: Kirkcaldy
Hours of Work: Worked over 3 or 4 days Exact days and times can be negotiated.
Salary or Hourly Rate: £13.00
Contract type: Permanent
Additional information: Driver required. Member of the PVG Membership Scheme or a willingness to have a PVG Check Undertaken.

About Our Client

We are recruiting for a PA to support a disabled single Mum to live independently. She enjoys going to concerts and the park, gaming, and spending time with her 12 year old child. You will be helping our client with everyday tasks.

She is committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, inclusive of BME and LGBT+ communities therefore it is important that you also respect and share this commitment.

About You

We are looking for an easy going and caring person with a positive outlook on life, you must have a real sense of fun and would enjoy spending time doing activities. 

You will be reliable but also have a flexible approach to work. Hours of work are open to negotiation but may require change dependent on our client’s health and wellbeing.  We would always provide you with as much notice of any changes to your working hours as soon as possible.

**As this role involves some personal care, the applicant should be either female or non-binary**

Job title: Personal Assistant
Job reference: SDS/LE/270694
Location of work: Fife
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday - 10.00am – 2.00pm.
Salary or Hourly Rate: £10.90
Contract type: Permanent
Additional information: Female applicants only please. Due to the personal care elements of this role an Occupational Requirement applies. This is permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Experience Required: Essential Requirements Driver essential – travel expenses covered to /from activities Member of the PVG Membership Scheme or a willingness to have a PVG Check Undertaken.

We are looking for personal assistant to help a 34-year-old to provide companionship to a fun-loving, bubbly lady with a great sense of humour. She enjoys swimming, gardening, doing jig saws and going out on her scooter. She is very sociable and loves meeting new people. She enjoys going out on the bus and outings further afield.

If you are interested in the post, please write a short paragraph about yourself and what has interested you in the role. This will allow the client to gain a picture of who will best connect with her. She has autism and supporting her to continue her activities would allow her to keep her independence and feel valued.

Applicants must have a caring attitude, have a good sense of humour, be reliable with a positive and flexible approach to work. Having experience within this area would be of benefit.

This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups).

 

Job title: Personal Assistant
Job reference: SDS/EM/291018
Location of work: Cupar
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 10 am starts approx. 2 x hours in mornings and evenings.
Salary or Hourly Rate: £10.90
Contract type: Permanent
Additional information: Occupational Requirement Female only Due to the personal care elements of this role an Occupational Requirement applies. This is permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are looking for a personal assistant to help a 73-year-old female to maintain her independence with personal care and dressing. Our client has a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and walks with a zimmer. She has poor balance and easily exhausted after daily living tasks therefore needs support to prevent falls. Working at our client’s pace to get dressed and ready for breakfast will prevent her body shutting down. Getting changed for bed at night would also be beneficial. Hours can be negotiated at interview.

We would ask that you write a small paragraph about yourself which will allow the family to gain a better idea of why you would like to have this post.

Applicants must have a caring attitude, have a good sense of humour, be reliable with a positive and flexible approach to work. Having experience within this area would be of benefit.

This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups). Being a driver is an advantage due to location.

 

Job title: Personal Assistant
Location of work: Dunblane
Hours of Work: You will be required to work a minimum of 16 - 24 hours per week. Ideally Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am – 5.30pm. There is flexibility on these days.
Salary or Hourly Rate: £12.50 gross per hour
Contract type: Pemenant

The aim of the job is to provide support to the child of the employer.


My daughter is 39 years old and has physical and mental disabilities. She 4’7” tall and weighs approx 5st.


She is very sociable and loves to be out and about.


My Daughter uses a manual wheelchair.


The role of the PA will be to enable her to access the activities she enjoys in and around Central Scotland.
Rate of Pay: £12.50 gross per hour


Shift Pattern: You will be required to work a minimum of 16 - 24 hours per week.
Ideally Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am – 5.30pm. There is flexibility on these days.
Approximately 1 hour for lunch which the PA takes with Joanne and which is paid for by the employer.
A reliable and trustworthy person able to take direct instruction is required to assist with all aspects of:
Assisting to access activities in the community
Personal Care. Assistance with toileting.
Some small assisting with eating meals.
Previous care experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
You must be able to work as part of a team, however support will be mostly on a one-to-one basis.
I am looking for a Personal Assistant who is friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour. They must be reliable, trustworthy, and punctual. It is important that the employee is aware of and sensitive to my daughter’s needs.
As a Personal Assistant is required to work one-to one, it is important that the employer and employee maintain an open and honest relationship.
As driving will be required as part of this role, the successful applicant should be a car owner and have a full driving license.
(a mileage allowance of £0.20 per mile is paid from pick up to drop off)

 

Job title: Personal Assistant
Location of work: Dumfries (DG7)
Hours of Work: Shifts equate to 9 x 24 hour shifts per month but can be worked in different patterns as below. Either: a) 1 ½ shifts together stating at 7:30 or 8 am one day until 8 or 8:30 pm the next evening. b) 9 x 24 hour shifts worked separately throughout the month. c) 3 blocks of 72 hours.
Salary or Hourly Rate: £283.75 per shift; annual salary is £30,645.
Contract type: Permanent
Additional information: Applicants must be able to work on different days throughout the month.

Busy and enthusiastic disabled woman in her fifties needs a permanent personal helpers (male or female) to assist her to live independently with her husband and 2 lovely Labradors in Dumfries and Galloway (DG7).  Includes personal care, domestic tasks and pet care.  Must be able to help with paperwork and her computer, be physically fit and able to drive.

Shifts equate to 9 x 24 hour shifts per month but can be worked in different patterns as below.
Either:

a) 1 ½ shifts together stating at 7:30 or 8 am one day until 8 or 8:30 pm the next evening.

b) 9 x 24 hour shifts worked separately throughout  the month.

c) 3 blocks of 72 hours.

Applicants that can work a combination of a and b would be preferred.
Pay: £283.75 per shift; annual salary is £30,645.

 

Job title: Personal Assistant
Location of work: Eaglesham
Hours of Work: 6 hours per week. Saturday 1030-440. 6 hours once monthly to include care for 7 year old sibling alongside Jessica. (Flexible hours to be mutually agreed likely to be Friday or Saturday evening) pm
Salary or Hourly Rate: £12 per hour + travel as and when required (rate to be agreed)
Additional information: Essential Skills - Knowledge and experience of social care and autism spectrum disorder Experience working with children Effective communicator First aid qualification PVG check required Clean driving licence, car and appropriate insurance Must be comfortable around dogs
Experience Required: Experience in other social care settings, SVQ or relevant social care qualification

I am an 11 year old girl with autism and I’m non verbal. I have pica which means I eat things which aren’t always food and I’m fast on my feet, so I need watched at all times. I live with my mum, dad, sister, 2 dogs, and guinea pigs and I love spending time with my grandparents and family friends. I love being included and in the middle of things, school is important to me. I love routine and I’m persistent and know what I want!

To assist with a variety of tasks which will support a young girl with autism to link with social opportunities and occasional support at home.

Social Duties: Support with socialising in and accessing activities around the local community and in identified club settings/ meaningful enjoyable leisure activities at home. Any other reasonable duties that may be necessary. These duties may vary from day to day.

Other Duties: Personal care as and when required

The things that people like and admire about me … I have a lovely gentle nature and wicked sense of humour

Job title: Personal Assistant (Females only)
Location of work: Newton Mearns, Glasgow
Hours of Work: 5:30pm Friday – 12pm Sunday, twice a month, holiday overnight cover TBC
Salary or Hourly Rate: £11.50 per hour, with exception to East Renfrewshire overnight fee for 10 hours, from 10pm-8am £90
Additional information: 1 to 1 supervision and support. Must be a driver with own car
Experience Required: Good Communicator. Must be comfortable supporting a young adult living at home. Patient, kind and easy going person sought

Looking for someone to provide 1-1 overnight support for a 21- year-old woman who is fully blind, non-verbal, cognitively disabled and has Optic Nerve Hypoplasia.

Shifts will be available twice a month, see below hrs, with hopefully holiday cover.

This position may suit someone who works school hours and is looking for some extra weekend work and holiday cover, both days/overnights. The supported person has a good sense of humour, enjoys swimming and musical films are her favourite. She has a naturally calm nature and loves being outdoors.

The role will include 1-1 support and personal care, due to this a female PA is required. Assistance with her medication and eating will be required.

Hours of work: 5:30pm Friday – 12pm Sunday, twice a month, holiday overnight cover TBC

Rate of pay: £11.50 per hour, with exception to East Renfrewshire overnight fee for 10 hours, from 10pm-8am £90

Job title: Personal Assistant
Job reference: SDS/JGH/293555
Location of work: Leuchars
Hours of Work: 7 hours per week, Your hours of work will be 1 hour per day.
Salary or Hourly Rate: £15.00 per hour
Contract type: Permanent
Additional information: Caring attitude, Dementia care awareness preferred

We are looking for a personal assistant to help an 87-year-old male with personal care, medication prompts and light meal prep. The individual has Dementia and is an active character that enjoys other people’s company.

Our client is looking for someone who is patient, caring and supportive. This post is looking for someone to encourage and support our client to shower each day, empty his catheter, remind him about taking his medication and assist with eye drops. Making or assisting the client to make breakfast would also be part of the role. We are currently getting this role reassessed so additional hours may follow.

Job title: Personal Assistant
Job reference: SDS/LJ/294766
Location of work: Edentown
Hours of Work: 10 hours per week, 5 days per week Assistance with taxi pick up and drop off. 9.20am pick up from house and 9.45am drop off at Sense Scotland RNIB then 2.45pm pick up to go home. Additional time for getting from house to car and going into SENSE. There is a need for you to be flexible and these hours may be changed as required according to the Employer’s needs.
Salary or Hourly Rate: £10.90 per hour
Contract type: Permanent
Experience Required: Caring approach Member of the PVG Membership Scheme or a willingness to have a PVG Check Undertaken.

We are looking for someone to safely escort a 25-year-old male who is blind and non-verbal in a pre-booked taxi from home to SENSE Scotland. The addition of signing in and out medication within SENSE and support either side of the journey.

Our client is looking for someone who is patient, caring and supportive. This post is looking for someone to Escort our client Monday to Friday. Assisting our client into the taxi and sitting behind him on route. Then escorting him into the building where medication will be signed in /out. Our client will take your right arm and be guided buy you around steps and uneven surfaces etc.

This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups).

 

Job title: Personal Assistant
Job reference: SDS/KR2/276497
Hours of Work: 15 hrs Your hours of work will be 1 hour each evening weekdays and 3 hours Sat and 3 hours Sunday however our client is happy to have a flexible approach to working hours. There is a need for you to be flexible and these hours may be changed as required according to the Employer’s needs.
Salary or Hourly Rate: £12.50 per hour
Contract type: Permanent
Additional information: Occupational Requirement Female applicants only please. Due to the personal care elements of this role an Occupational Requirement applies. This is permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Experience Required: Essential Requirements Member of the PVG Membership Scheme or a willingness to have a PVG Check Undertaken. Have a caring attitude, be kind, caring, be reliable with a positive and flexible approach to work.

We are looking for a personal assistant to help a 39-year-old female who has severe ME and allergies. 

Initially she is confined to her bed and needs help to transfer to bathroom etc.

With various health needs our client requires understanding and sensitivity to building a connection and trust whilst undertaking tasks.  She is looking for assistance to support her to build routine and encourage her to try new things.

Our client would prefer evening visits during the week and at the weekend 2 hours from 12-3 pm and 1 hour later in the evening. Both Saturday and Sunday would be an afternoon start as has issues sleeping however, she is happy to discuss a flexible approach to working hours.

  • Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provision of personal care.
  • Meal preparation, shopping assistance and cooking.
  • Assisting client to have a wash down, bath; change clothes.

·       Light housekeeping.

 

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