Personal Assistant - JOB ID BUCSC0326

Job Description – BUCSC0326

• The Employer

         The Employer is the gentleman who requires support.

• Job Identity

Job Title:                        Part time, Personal Assistant

Location of Job:             Buckie

Term:                              Permanent, subject to a three-month trial period

Working Hours:               Between 8-10 hours every second weekend (times to be arranged).

Assistants also required to provide cover for other team members due to holidays and sickness. Must be flexible. Working hours to be discussed and agreed with the employer.

• Rate of Pay

£16.88 per hour

• Job Purpose and Way of Working

The aim of the job is to provide assistance to a disabled man who would like to attend Aberdeen Football Club home games on the weekend. The gentleman will require assistance with mobility, food, and fluids. He has a strong passion for football and the ability to attend these games will give him enjoyment and promote his independence.

Due to insurance purposes and nature of this support only applicants who hold a full UK driving licence who are over the age of 21 will be considered.

Duties will include:

• Supporting the gentleman with personal care tasks.
• Support with attending football matches in Aberdeen.
• Support with catheter care.
• Support with food and fluids
• Support to drive the wheelchair using the controls at the back

Any questions concerning these duties may be asked at the interview stage. Full training will be provided for all successful applicants.

·               Supervision and reporting relationships

Personal Assistants will be directed by and accountable to the employer. It is necessary to ask the employer what the support needs are, observing her directions and requests. It is also necessary to respect the family privacy and to always maintain confidentiality.

·      Skills, abilities and desirable personal qualities

Applicants must be reliable, trustworthy and punctual and must be able to work with the lady on a one-to-one basis, also be able to work as part of a team

·      Training

Full training will be provided and paid for by the employer. This will include

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·      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

To apply for this position, please contact SDSpersonalassistants@moray.gov.uk quoting REF BUCSC0326

The Moray Council Self-Directed Support Team exists to support people to employ their own Personal Assistants and/or purchase services using Direct Payments. As an organisation we are not the employer, but merely assist people to recruit staff when required. If you are employed, your contract will be with the person in receipt of the Direct Payment and not with The Moray Council.