Job Description
REF – CP0525HZ	
1	Employer	
The employer will be the daughter of the lady receiving support	
2	Job Identity	
Post Title:	Personal Assistant	
Location:	  Portsoy	
Hours of Work:	12.5 hours per week plus relief
Mon to Fri/ 4.00pm to 5.30 pm
Sat / 9.00am to 12.30pm and 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Some flexibility will be required to cover holidays and sickness	
Term:	Permanent.  Subject to a 3-month trial period	
3	Remuneration	
Hourly Rate:	£13.45	
4	Job Description	
1.	To provide support and assist the lady to live as independently as possible.
2.	Assist with personal care as required
3.	Assist lady to mobilise when required.
4.	Administration of medication
5.	 To assist with meal preparation/ washing up after prepping.
6.	Providing refreshments when required/ washing up after completion	
5	Main Duties	
1.	Following advice and instructions from the employer.
2.	Respecting the lady and employer’s privacy – ensuring confidentiality at all times.
3.	Support the lady to maintain as much independence as possible
4.	Maintaining a happy working environment.
5.	Maintaining the lady’s safety at all times.	
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 befriender 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 lady who receives the assistance

	
7	Personal Qualities	
The befriender 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, Adult Support & Protection, Food Hygiene and Medication Management Level 3, and any other training required.	
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	.