Job Description
REF – HT1025HZ	
1	Employer	
The employer will be the father of the gentleman receiving support	
2	Job Identity	
Post Title:	Personal Assistant	
Location:	 Turriff Area	
Hours of Work:	40 hrs per week
Mon-Fr 09.00-17.00hrs	
Term:	Permanent.  Subject to a 3-month trial period	
3	Remuneration	
Hourly Rate:	£13.86 per hour daytime
	
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 his daily routine.	
5	Main Duties	
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To accompany the gentleman on social outings. To support him with health appointments and medication (when necessary). DRIVING HIS MOBILITY VEHICLE
Help the gentleman to develop/maintain appropriate social skills. By encouraging the gentleman with his hobbies such as guitar, horse riding.
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 with the current care plan
Keep a day-to-day log of events in the gentleman’s home.
Employees must ensure high personal hygiene and appropriate dress code at all times.
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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 father 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.  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.	
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	Good timekeeping	Driving Licence (clean)