Job Description
REF – AT0422WE	
1	Employer	
The employer will be the mother of the person receiving support	
2	Job Identity	
Post Title:	Support Worker	
Location:	Torphins	
Hours of Work:	Relief/Holiday cover
Hours to be arranged with the employer

Some flexibility will be required 	
Term:	Permanent.  Subject to a 3-month trial period	
3	Remuneration	
Hourly Rate:	£ 10.50 per hour	
4	Job Description	
1.	To provide support and companionship the majority of which will be in the home
2.	To accompany the person receiving support to attend groups and activities to help develop his communication and social skills and peer relations
3.	The employee to have the experience and skills necessary	
5	Main Duties	
1.	Following advice and instructions from the employer;
2.	Respecting the family and employer’s privacy – ensuring confidentiality at all times;
3.	Maintaining a happy working environment;
4.	To befriend the person being supported and help build their confidence and develop their social skills.
5.	To ensure the person being supported is kept safe and free from harm.	
Any questions concerning duties may be raised at the interview stage
Full training shall be provided to any successful applicant and shall be paid for by the employer	
6	Supervision	

The Personal Assistant will be directed by and shall be accountable to the employer.
It is necessary to ask the employer what the duties are, observing her directions and requests.  It is also necessary to respect the privacy of the employer, and the family.
	
7	Personal Qualities	
The Personal Assistant must be experienced, friendly, reliable, trustworthy.	
8	Training	
Experience working as a carer would be an advantage although further training would be offered and paid for by the employer.  This would include, Child Support and Protection.	
References and the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme
Two references are required, one of which should be a current or recent employer.  Employees will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme. Further information can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk	

Person Specification

Attributes	Essential
(The minimum acceptable levels for safe and effective job performance)	Desirable
(The attributes of the ideal candidate)	
			
Experience	Experience of caring in health or voluntary setting.
Experience of caring with school age children in a voluntary setting	Experience of working with children with additional needs.	
Education and Qualifications	Good standard of education
Willingness to undertake relevant study and training	SVQ Level II	
Skills/Abilities specific to the post	Ability to:
•	Accept delegation and work without supervision
•	Good team worker
•	Recognise your own limitations
•	Create and maintain a good relationship with the employer while maintaining family privacy
•	Good verbal and written communication skills	Awareness of adult/child protection issues

Qualities	Ability to 
•	Remain calm and composed in challenging situations
•	To work in a non judgemental manner
•	Work to guidelines and procedures		
Additional requirements for this post	Able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service
Good timekeeping	.