Personal Assistant - Galashiels - 3227
Published on by Encompass
Galashiels, TD1
Job Description
Personal Assistant (PA) – Community Support
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
I’m a 43-year-old gentleman living with my parents in Galashiels. I have a learning disability and epilepsy, I’m looking for a friendly, reliable and experienced Personal Assistant (PA) to support me to get out and about and enjoy social activities in the local community.
I require 1:1 support to access community activities and local resources safely. I have limited awareness of potential risks and dangers and am unable to summon help independently in an emergency, so I rely on others to help keep me safe when out and about.
I use a wheelchair when out in the community, although I can weight bear with support. My PA will need to assist me appropriately with my mobility and use their own car to help me access activities and outings. The vehicle must have sufficient space to accommodate a folding wheelchair.
I’m looking for someone who is patient, understanding and dependable, who can provide reassuring support while helping me enjoy getting out and about.
Person Specification
Be friendly, patient, caring and reliable.
Have experience supporting people with epilepsy, particularly atonic-clonic seizures.
Understand learning disabilities and be able to provide clear, patient and supportive communication.
Be confident providing 1:1 support and maintaining safety in the community.
Know how to respond appropriately if a seizure occurs.
Be comfortable supporting someone who uses a wheelchair and can weight bear with assistance.
Have a full driving licence and their own car with business insurance.
Have a vehicle with enough space to transport a folding wheelchair.
Ideally be available to work at weekends.
Terms
£13.57 per hour.
8 hours per week, ideally on a Saturday or Sunday.
Expenses an also Mileage paid at 55p per mile when travelling with me.
References and a PVG check will be required.
If you are a caring, reliable and experienced person who would enjoy supporting me to access the community, enjoy social activities and get out and about safely, I would love to hear from you.