Personal Assistant

I am Richard and I am 63-year-old man. I am a full-time wheelchair user looking for a friendly, reliable Personal Assistant to support me at home and out in the community. I live in Dumfries with my wife, mother-in-law and small dog. My interests include gardening, photography, sailing and travel.

About the role

You’ll help me maintain my independence and enjoy day-to-day life. Tasks are varied and may include:

· Light domestic duties (shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry, linen changes, light gardening)

· Personal care (bathing, shaving, medication support, preparing a dosette box)

· Accompanying me to medical appointments

· Helping me stay in touch with family and friends

· Supporting hobbies such as dog walking, photography and sailing

· Coming with me to social events

· Assisting with physiotherapy and exercise routines

No two days are exactly the same.

Who I’m looking for

· I’m looking for someone who is:

· Honest, reliable and self-motivated

· Punctual and respectful

· Able to build a positive working relationship based on trust and good communication

· Discreet and able to maintain confidentiality

· Comfortable working in someone’s home and supporting personal care

What I offer

· Full moving and handling training and ongoing support.

· A welcoming home environment.

· Opportunities for additional training (e.g., First Aid).

· Pay at the Real Living Wage: £12.60 per hour.

· Workplace pension via NEST.

· Paid annual leave of 28 days

Hours

· Monday–Thursday: 10:00–14:30

· Friday: 10:00–14:15

· Total weekly hours: 19.75

· Includes a half-hour unpaid break at noon each day.

· I am willing to be flexible with hours.

Essential qualities

· Self-motivated and trustworthy

· Respectful of confidentiality

· Good interpersonal skills

· Needs to get PVG check.

Preferred

· Hygiene/food-handling qualification

· Driving Licence

· Enjoys dogs

· Good listener

“Please note Capability Scotland isn’t the employer we are only acting on behalf of our client. The client will be the employer.”