Support Worker/Personal Assistant - Hawick - 2952

I am a gentleman who lives in Hawick with my wife. I am looking for a cheerful and supportive person to assist me with personal care/showering on Saturday and Sunday Morning. I require full support to shower and dress as I am unable to use my hands fully. I am very sociable and have varied interests.

Duties to Include

• Full support to shower and get dressed.
• Clean my teeth and have a daily shave.
• Change my catheter bag.
• Attend to any other needs as required during each visit.

The Person Required

• You will be encouraging and supportive.
• You will be honest, trustworthy and reliable.
• You will respect my need for privacy and confidentiality.
• You will have a good sense of humour and be able to use initiative.
• You will work well on your own, but also as part of a small team.
• You will be sensitive to the issues living with a disability can bring.
• You will be respectful of my home, and considerate of the shared living space with my family.

Hours of Work

• 1 hour in the morning around 9am. Saturday and Sunday
• A degree of flexibility can be given for the right person.

The Terms of the Role

• £13.70 per hour
• Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata.
• Subject to satisfactory references.