Personal Assistant JOB REF: FOCANSM0809

Job Description – [FOCANSM0809]

Job Identity

Job Title:                         Personal Assistant

Location of Job:              Fochabers

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

Working Hours:               2 x 12 Hour waking nights and 8 hours social support

Rate of Pay

£13.45

Job Purpose and Way of Working

To provide 2 x waking nights between the hours of 11pm and 7am to support with personal care and toileting throughout the night.

Social support required 1 x weekly on a Thursday between 9am and 5pm during this time it would be expected that the personal assistant can support with meals, medication and any personal care.

         The Personal Assistant will be required to provide support including:

·      providing flexible support at home, helping keep familiar routines and continue to have choice and control over her day-to-day life.

·      supporting with activities of her choosing, either at home or in the community, rather than relying on a building-based service that she has not enjoyed.

·      Social PA who can offer consistent reassurance and practical assistance in a way that is tailored to the individual needs.

·      Social PA input that gives the husband time away from caring while ensuring supported person has reliable support that is appropriate to her needs.

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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

·      Ability

Preferred Qualities and Experience

·      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

·      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

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.

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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 FOCANSM0809 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.