PERSONAL ASSISTANT - JOB ID GARAJ0626

Job Description – [GARAJ0626]

Job Identity

Job Title:                         Personal Assistant (Social Support)

Location of Job:             Garmouth

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

Working Hours:               8 hours per week

Shift Pattern:                   To remain flexible

Rate of Pay

£13.45

Mileage will be paid at 55p per mile whilst the individual is travelling in the Personal Assistant’s vehicle as part of agreed support activities. Travel to and from the Personal Assistant’s place of work in Garmouth is not included.

Job Purpose and Way of Working

To support a woman in her late 40’s who suffers with limited mobility and speech problems to access the community and be social. Support to accompany the woman to Elgin or Inverness for day trips, or to remain within the local area or home environment. The PA will need to engage in humour and provide emotional reassurance to help prevent further isolation.

Due to insurance purposes only applicants over the age of 25 with a full UK driving licence need apply.

         Main Duties and Responsibilities:

·      Support to access the community and feel included

·      Support to go on local walks, attend shops, and points of interest

·      To support with moving and handling including pushing a manual wheelchair

·      Emotional support and encouragement to socialise

Person Specification

    Essential Requirements

·      Reliable, punctual and trustworthy

·      Good communication and listening skills

·      Kind, patient and respectful approach

·      Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

·      Understanding of person-centred support and promoting independence

·      Ability to work flexibly and follow direction from the employer/family

·      Confident in supporting individuals in the community and social settings

·      Ability to encourage social inclusion and build confidence

·      Basic awareness or health and safety responsibilities

·      Ability to work independently and use initiative appropriately

·      Willingness to support with mobility needs where required

·      Full UK driving licence

·      Right to work in the UK

              Preferred Qualities and Experience

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

·      Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, 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

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. The Personal Assistant must adhere to the agreed tasks within the job description, manual handling assessment, and all relevant risk assessments at all times, even where alternative instructions or requests are made by the supported individual or family members

Training

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

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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 GARAJ0626 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.