Job Description
Ref: IC0221HZ	
1	Employer	
The employer will be the daughter of the gentleman receiving support.	
2	Job Identity	
Post Title:	Personal Assistant	
Location:	Insch	
Hours of Work:	5 hours per weekend
Plus Holiday and Sickness cover

Term:	Permanent.  Subject to a 3-month trial period	
3	Remuneration	
Hourly Rate:	£9.30	
4	Job Description	
1.	To provide support and company
2.	Assist with any personal care
3.	Assist with food and drinks as required
4.	Encourage social interaction.	
5	Main Duties	
1.	Following advice and instructions from the employer;
2.	Respecting the gentleman and employer’s privacy – ensuring confidentiality at all times;
3.	Support the gentleman to maintain as much independence as possible
4.	Maintaining a happy working environment;
5.	Maintaining the gentleman’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 her directions and requests.  It is also necessary to respect the privacy of the employer, and the gentleman 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 in working with stroke sufferers is desirable. Adult Support and Protection eLearning will be provided.	
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	Specific experience of working with stroke victims.	
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