Personal Assistant

Job Description

Part time Personal Assistant required to support a man with a spinal injury who lives in Broughty Ferry. He is looking for a personal assistant who can assist him with maintaining a high level of independence within and outside his home.

Duties will include; assisting with personal care, preparation of meals/cooking, shopping and housework.

12 hours per week, worked over three days, which may require some weekend working. You will be joining an already established team so applicants are required to have some flexibility to cover annual leave and staff absences when the need arises.

Experience of working in the care sector is essential. Applicants should be reliable with good timekeeping, they should be trustworthy and able to adhere to client confidentiality.

PVG membership is essential.

A driving licence would be useful but not essential.

The SDS Support Service 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 assist people to look for staff if they need them. If you are employed, your contract will be with the person in receipt of the direct payment and not with Dundee Carers Centre or the SDS Support Service.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.55 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Experience:

• care: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/01/2025
Reference ID: EC/M5