Job Ref: SM CG Part-Time Personal Assistant for companionship/housekeeping, Edinburgh, Polwarth area

Part-time – Up to 10 hours a week, set times to be confirmed with the rest of the team. Overtime / cover available.

Purpose of Post: To be part of a team providing full-time care, companionship and socialisation to a 60-year-old man with young onset dementia, enabling him to participate in activities, and to assist the household with day-to-day tasks.

Main Tasks

·      Care and Companionship including

o  Excursions, walks, visits to museums, art galleries, etc.

o  Assisting to participate in appropriate activities, with clubs and activities provided around the city.

o  Helping with company and conversation at home, encouraging activities to maintain interest and socialisation and fitness.

o  Taking him to the gym, swimming, cycling or walking

·      Ensuring he takes appropriate food and liquid and care as required.

·      Light shopping and meal preparation when required.

·      Other tasks as reasonably requested by employer.

Hours and rate of pay: This is a contract for up to 10 hours a week, set times to be confirmed with the rest of the team. Overtime / cover available. £14 per hour payable on the last Friday of the month through BACS.

Person specification

·      Basic experience of care to an adult would be an advantage but not essential.

·      A flexible and relaxed approach, good sense of humour.

·      Caring. reliable and flexible.

 Capable of helping the gentleman in a wide range of activities – both physical (eg inside and outside - gym, walking, swimming, racquet sports etc) and social / mental (eg conversation, films, games, music, integration into local groups and enabling him to stay connected to current friends).

A driving license is not necessary, but if the successful candidate is prepared to drive for excursions, all (pre-arranged) expenses would be met.

This role is likely to develop depending on the successful candidate’s skills and interests as well as the relationship that is established. As this is a progressive disease, a willingness to establish a long-term relationship is preferable, and additional hours over time will reflect this.

No formal qualifications are required.

Applicants should be a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or be willing to join and willing to share with the employer, necessary costs will be met by the employer.