Job Description
Ref: BP0625HZ	
1	Employer	
The employer will be gentleman receiving the support	
2	Job Identity	
Post Title:	Personal Assistant	
Location:	Portsoy	
Hours of Work:	23 hours per week
(flexible to suit employer and PA/ Mon to Sun)
	
Term:	Permanent.  Subject to a 3-month trial period	
3	Remuneration	
Hourly Rate:	£12.66 per hr	
4	Job Description	
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1.	Assist with any personal care/ toileting when required (no transferring or moving and handling)
2.	Assist with food and drinks as required, accessing refreshment dispensers, opening and closing bottles and packaging, holding and feeding if required.
3.	Food preparation as and when required.
4.	Donning and doffing of PPE if required. (ensuring all hygiene guidance is adhered to at all times)
5.	Dressing and undressing as required
6.	Setting up of laptop on wheelchair table and removal and packing away.
7.	Assist with accessing items food, drink, stationary etc.
8.	Encourage social interaction.
9.	If requested to be the client’s voice.
10.	To adhere to all fire and safety precautions
11.	To drive the client’s mobility vehicle to enable the client to participate in activities outside the home environment.
12.	CLEAN DRIVING LICENCE ESSENTIAL	
5	Main Duties	
1.	Following advice and instructions from the employer.
2.	Respecting the employer’s privacy – ensuring confidentiality at all times.
3.	Support the employer to maintain as much independence as possible
4.	Maintaining a happy working environment.
5.	Maintaining the employer’s safety at all times.	

Any questions concerning duties may be raised at the interview stage
Full training shall be offered 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 his directions and requests.  It is also necessary to respect the privacy of the employer, who receives the assistance.	
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 in a care environment is preferable. Experience and training would be offered and paid for by the employer.  This would include Adult Support & Protection and Moving and Assisting.	
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