Personal Assistant - JOB ID BUCSM0325

Job Description

The Employer

         The Employer is the mother of the young girl 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:               Part time 4 hours Friday evening or Saturday during the day, additional 4 hours available during school holidays, to be agreed with employer.

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

£13.45 per hour

• Job Purpose and Way of Working

The aim of the job is to provide assistance to a young girl with Fragile X Syndrome and associated learning difficulty. She also has some Autistic traits and has a sleep cycle disorder. PA’s will need to be aware of triggers and be vigilant whilst supporting. PA’s will be expected to have a clean full UK driving licence and use of their own car.

Duties will include:

• Supporting with going out in the community or in the home.
• Support with incontinence.
• Support with taking her on social outings in the community, swimming, bowling, or visits to the park.

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 maintain confidentiality at all times.

·      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

Mandatory training will be provided. This includes: Adult/Child support & protection. Any other training needs will be discussed and determined by the Employer and social worker.

·      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. It is the Personal Assistant’s legal responsibility to join the PVG scheme if they want to work or continue in a ‘regulated role’ The fee for the disclosure will be reimbursed to the personal assistant in their first month’s wage. Further information can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

To apply for this position, please contact SDSpersonalassistants@moray.gov.uk quoting BUCSM0325