Personal Assistant - Langholm

I am a young woman, living in Langholm and I am looking for a Personal Care Assistant to support me for 12.5 hours per week. This is to promote and enable my independence by helping me to access local facilities including public transport and other community activities in the spirit of social inclusion. These activities can include horse riding, tennis, and carriage driving.

Ideally, I am looking for someone to cover 12.5 hours per week on a Monday and Thursday. Flexibility would be an advantage. Hours will be discussed at interview.

Due to the location, having your own trasport is an advantage but while working with me you will be required to drive my mobility car.

The person that I am looking to employ should be:

• Friendly, outward going and flexible
• Experience of working with individuals who have a Learning Disability an advantage, but training will be given to the right person
• Over 25 and with a clean license due to insurance provision for my mobility vehicle

The qualities that I am looking for are:

• Patient and sensitive to my needs with a good sense of humour
• Cheerful/positive
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Good Communicator

If you think that this job is for you then I would love to hear from you.

Females only need apply as permitted under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

You will be asked to provide the names of two referees.

You will need to be a member of Protecting Vulnerable Group (PVG) scheme. If you are not already a member, I can advise you on how to apply

You will have paid Annual Leave of 11.5 days per year (based on working 2 days per week)

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

If you would like to find out more, or for help with applying then please contact Anne at Capability Scotland on 07395794168 quoting reference AMPI0626