Job Description
REF – BA0622HZ	
1	Employer	
The employer will be the mother of the person receiving support	
2	Job Identity	
Post Title:	Buddy/Personal Assistant/driver essential	
Location:	Banff	
Hours of Work:	5 hours alternate Saturdays (Term time)
5 hours weekly (School holidays)
25 miles per week at 45p per mile
Hours to be arranged with the employer

Some flexibility will be required to cover holidays and sickness	
Term:	Permanent.  Subject to a 3-month trial period	
3	Remuneration	
Hourly Rate:	£10.91	
4	Job Description	
1.	To provide support and companionship to enable the person receiving support to attend social activities.
2.	To accompany the person receiving support to attend groups and activities to help develop his communication and social skills and peer relations
3.	Enable him to have similar experiences as his peers in the community.	
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 friendly, reliable, trustworthy and be positive & encouraging in their outlook to the work.	
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
A reference from 2 employers, one of which should be current or recent is required.  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 settings		
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	.