Personal Assistant - JOB ID: KEICANO0106

Please note this organisation is not the employer - they are advertising the role on behalf of a private individual who will be the legal employer.

Job Description – KEICANO0106

• The Employer

The Employer is the Mother of the young gentleman that requires support.

• Job Identity

Job Title: Part time, Personal Assistant

Location of Job: Keith

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

Working Hours: 8 hours per week over 4 days (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

£13.45 per hour

• Job Purpose and Way of Working

The aim of the job is to provide assistance to a young man by supporting to learn life skills, independent living and build peer relationships. Activities may include, dog walking, board games and visiting cafes.

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 KEICANO0106

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.