A carer / personal assistant supports their employer with a wide range of tasks, helping to increase their independence and make a real difference to their quality of life.

You’ll be working directly with an older male with a physical disability and a younger outlook, who lives in the Clydebank area, to help them with various aspects of their daily life.  You’ll be employed directly by an individual who is managing and paying for their own care through Self Directed Support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support with their social, medical and physical activities;
  • Going to medical appointments, days out and meetings, subject to daily activities
  • Helping with some personal care
  • Support with tasks around the house, such as shopping, cleaning and cooking;
  • Willingness to learn the job and undertake relevant training
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties required by the employer

Days and times:

  • 32 hours per week normally between Monday to Friday.  This will be on a flexible basis dependent on needs of both employer and employee as some evening / weekend cover may be required. However, notice will be given.

Salary:

  • £10.50 per hour, in accordance with guidelines from the local authority.

Skills and Experience:

  • Must have a clean, current driving licence and is over 25, as some driving will be required
  • Well organised and reliable
  • Keep working relationship confidential, including the assistance provided
  • Discretion and integrity are paramount
  • Ability to work on your own initiative or under guidance
  • Must be open minded and comfortable as will be assisting with personal care as well as domestic and social tasks
  • Positive and passionate attitude
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Must like animals as there is a pet in the home

General:

No job sharing available, as would prefer to work with 1 person

Personal reference checks and appropriate PVG will be carried out for the successful candidate

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