Job Description
REF – FH0923HZ	
1	Employer	
The employer will be the lady who is requiring support who has M.S. 	
2	Job Identity	
Post Title:	Personal Assistant/Companion 	
Location:	   Huntly	
Hours of Work:	20 hrs per week
Mon, Wed. Thur, Fri
13.30-18.30
Some flexibility to help cover annual/sick leave will be required
Additional hours may be available during the week	
Term:	Permanent.  Subject to a 3-month trial period	
3	Remuneration	
Hourly Rate:	£12.49	
4	Job Description	
1.	Assist with giving lady a drink & something to eat
2.	Assist with washing and to hang it out on nice day.
3.	Load & Empty dishwasher
4.	Assist with home cooking for teatime e.g. soup. Curry etc
5.	Pampering the client, dye hair, nails, make up when required
6.	Light  Domestic Duties
7.	Provide cover for other assistance in the event of absence due to holidays or sickness.
8.	MS can change on a daily basis thus the lady might have different requests daily.	
5	Main Duties	
1.	Following advice and instructions from the employer;
2.	Respecting the employer’s privacy – ensuring confidentiality at all times;
3.	Support to live independently
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 offered to any successful applicant and shall be paid for by the employer
	
6	Supervision	
The Personal Assistant/Companion 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 Personal Assistant/Companion must be reliable, trustworthy and be positive & encouraging in their outlook to the work.	
8	Training	
Experience working with the condition of M.S would be advantage although further training would be offered and paid for by the employer.  This would include, Adult Support & 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 working with adults/children with support needs	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