Personal Assistant - JOB ID FOCMC0526

Job Identity

Job Title:                         Personal Assistant (Personal Care & Social Support)

Location of Job:              Fochabers  

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

Working Hours:               10 hours per week

Shift Pattern:                   Hours to remain flexible to suit the needs of the service

Rate of Pay

£13.45 per hour

Job Purpose and Way of Working

To support an elderly lady who lives in her own home in Fochabers with the day-to-day support of her family. Independence and remaining at home are important to her. She enjoys familiar surroundings and routines and wishes to maintain as much autonomy as possible. Due to her advancing age, reduced mobility, and recent health concerns, she is increasingly reliant on family to manage daily tasks.

Maintaining dignity, safety, and comfort are key aspects of her care.

She is still active in the local community.

         The Personal Assistant will be required to provide support including:

·      Assistance with showering/bathing. Skin care support. Support with dressing.

·      Monitoring due to increased falls risk. Support to mobilise safely within the home.

·      Encouragement to maintain social engagement and meaningful activity.

·      Emotional reassurance as increasing dependency may impact her confidence.

·      Observation for any deterioration in physical health, particularly skin and mobility.

·      Ensuring hydration and nutrition are supported as needed.

Person Specification

    Essential Requirements

·      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

·      Ability to work independently and use initiative appropriately

·      Willingness to support with mobility needs where required

·      Right to work in the UK

    Preferred Qualities and Experience

    It would be necessary for applicants to:

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

·      Experience supporting individuals with mobility difficulties

·      Understanding of safeguarding and adult protection practices

·      Moving and handling experience or training

·      Knowledge of the local area

·      Experience promoting independence and confidence building skills

·      Flexible availability to cover holidays or sickness where required

·      Comfortable working in a family home environment

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 FOCMC0526 for an application pack

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.