Personal Assistant - JOB ID FOCAJ0926

Job Description – [FOCAJ0926]

Job Identity

Job Title:                         Personal Assistant (Personal Care)

Location of Job:              Fochabers (rural)

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

Working Hours:               Relief cover only

                                        AM and LT shifts Monday - Friday

Rate of Pay

£16.88

Job Purpose and Way of Working

To support an elderly gentleman living in his own home within a rural setting near Fochabers. Access to own car will be required as the property is not accessible by public transport.

         The Personal Assistant will be required to provide support including:

·      Assisting with meal preparation ensuring fluid and nutrition needs are met

·      Assist with personal care tasks where required

·      Assist with incontinence laundry

·      Support to socially engage providing unpaid carer respite

Person Specification

    Essential Requirements

    The successful applicant must:

·      Reliable, punctual and trustworthy

·      Caring, compassionate and respectful approach

·      Ability to provide dignified personal care while promoting independence

·      Good communication and listening skills

·      Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

·      Comfortable supporting with personal care tasks including washing, dressing, toileting and continence support

·      Ability to follow care routines from the employer/family

·      Patient and understanding approach to supporting vulnerable individuals

Preferred Qualities and Experience

·      Previous experience working as a Personal Assistant, Support Worker or Carer

·      Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, dementia, mobility difficulties

·      Understanding of safeguarding and adult protection practices

·      Moving and handling experience or training

·      Knowledge of the local area

·      Ability to support individuals to appointments, hobbies, and social activities

·      Experience promoting independence and confidence building skills

·      Flexible availability to cover holidays or sickness where required

·      Comfortable working in a family home environment

    Additional Information

·      Own transport will be required  

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.

Training

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

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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 FOCAJ0926 for an application pack

The Moray Health & Social Care Partnership 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 Moray Health & Social Care Partnership.