Job Description
REF – RH0322TH	
1	Employer	
The employer will be the daughter in law of the lady receiving support	
2	Job Identity	
Post Title:	Befriender/carer	
Location:	   Huntly	
Hours of Work:	8 to 10 hours per week 
Thursday & Friday 3 to 4 hours between 12noon and 5pm
Sunday 8.30am to 10.30am 

Some flexibility will be required to cover holidays and sickness	
Term:	Permanent.  Subject to a 3-month trial period	
3	Remuneration	
Hourly Rate:	£12.03	
4	Job Description	
1.	To provide support and company
2.	Assist with personal care as required
3.	Assist with meal preparation
4.	Assist with medication management as required	
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 offered 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 and First Aid.	
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	A full driving licence and access to your own car.