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Ref no:
480054
Published:
09/07/2026
Closes:
18/08/2026
Location:
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway , DG7
Rate:
£16.50 - £0 per hour
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
10 hours per week

About Me

Are you reliable, caring, and interested in making a positive difference to someone’s daily life? I would love to hear from you.

I am a retired professional living in Castle Douglas. I enjoy knitting, embroidery, crosswords, sudoku, quiz programmes, reading, and writing about my life.

What I require

Someone to join a small team of personal assistants supporting me at home. I use a wheelchair and need support with personal care, meals, getting up, and going to bed. A hoist and stand aid are used, and training can be arranged if needed.

Key benefits:

· £16.50 per hour if employed by me

· Self-employed applicants may apply £17.50 per hour

· Small, supportive team

· Meaningful work in a home environment

· Mileage paid for travel over 10 miles from Castle Douglas

Hours

· Variable Hours

· Morning visits 8am to 9am may need extended on occasion to 10am

· Evening visits 10pm to 11pm

· Cover occasionally needed for holidays

· PVG membership is required.

· Holidays 5.6 weeks pro rata

· 2 PA positions available

Qualities you need

· Reliable and punctual

· Understanding of confidentiality

· Willing to learn new procedures

· Happy to complete any required training

Please note that Capability Scotland are not the employer, but are acting on behalf of our client, who is the legal employer.

How to Apply

For more information or help applying for this role, please contact Debra at Capability Scotland on 01387 403121, quoting Reference Number: DWAW123