Job Description
REF – DT1121HZ	
1	Employer	
The employer will be the Mother of the Gentleman receiving support	
2	Job Identity	
Post Title:	Personal Assistant	
Location:	 Turriff Area	
Hours of Work:	15 hours per week plus Relief
& 2 sleepovers per week
Tuesday 4 pm—11 pm, Tuesday 11 pm—Wednesday 7 am (sleepover)         Wednesday       7 am to 10am
It may be necessary to work additional hours as required to cover holidays/sickness	
Term:	Permanent.  Subject to a 3-month trial period	
3	Remuneration	
Hourly Rate:	£10.50 per hour daytime
£55.99 per night sleep over rate	
4	Job Description	
To support the gentleman to lead a full life as this will enable him to remain as independent as possible.  To assist and support the gentleman with running his home.	
5	Main Duties	
To assist and support the gentleman in the day to day running of his house
To assist and support the gentleman in the cleaning of his house.
To assist and support the gentleman to prepare his meals.
To assist and support the gentleman to prepare a shopping list and do his food shopping and supporting him to make sensible budget/health choices.
To assist and support the gentleman to handle his day to day finances.
To accompany the gentleman on social outings.  To support him with health appointments and medication (when necessary).
Help the gentleman to develop/maintain appropriate social skills. By encouraging the gentleman with his hobbies such as Gardening, flower pots, wildlife, going out socially and old tractors.
Help the gentleman to make and sustain relationships with other people in all areas of his life.
Work with the gentleman to motivate and guide him in his choice, in a range of social activities 
Work in accordance to the current care plan
Keep a day to day log of events in the gentleman’s home.
Keep the gentleman’s financial records up to date, ensuring that bills are paid etc.
Help and encourage the gentleman to be a good and considerate neighbour.
Ensure high hygiene standards in the following:, food preparation and handling.
Employees must ensure high personal hygiene and appropriate dress code at all times.
Providing cover for other Support Workers in the event of absence due to sickness or holidays.	
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	
Support Workers will be directed by and accountable to the employer.  It is important that applicants keep an open, honest, relationship with the gentleman and his Mother and respect the privacy of the family	
7	Personal Qualities	
Support Workers must be reliable, trustworthy and punctual.  Applicants should have the ability to be assertive, when necessary, be able to motivate and have a patient nature and must be able to work using their own initiative.  Support Workers must be able to work with the gentleman on a one to one basis.  They should be able to work independently and as part of a team.  Good communication with those involved in the gentleman’s care is essential.  A driving licence is essential due to the gentleman’s requirements and the nature of the work.  
It is more important to have a confident, positive and enthusiastic personality and a good sense of humour, than previous experience as a Support Worker.  An enjoyment of social activities would be desirable.	
8	Training	
Training will be provided and paid for by the employer. Staff will be expected to attend team meetings.	
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
•	Cooking and household duties	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	Driving Licence and access to a car