Part time carer role - Broughty Ferry, Dundee
1 day ago
Job description
JOB ADVERT Reference – SADH0302Personal assistant required to support a 39-year-old man who uses single word communication and basic Makaton. He likes walking and chatting and is very friendly. He likes being outdoors and likes to go swimming, hillwalking, and going to the gym. Due to his learning disability and autism, he needs close supervision when out and about.
Hours - 12 hours per week, with the hours likely to increase up to 20 hours through time.
Hours available:
Friday: 4pm – 7pm – To collect from the day centre and bring home.
Saturday: 3pm – 6pm
Sunday: 3pm – 6pm
Monday: 4pm – 7pm – To collect from the day centre and bring home.
Rate of Pay £13.95 per hour
Main duties will include:
- Providing support to enable him to undertake activities that he enjoys.
- Helping him to communicate his needs by taking time to listen and to observe what he is trying to communicate.
- Accompanying him when out in the community.
- Assistance with any other reasonable tasks as and when required.
- Supporting him to have a shower at home, or at the gym.
The job requires someone who is understanding, patient and calm with good communication skills. It is important that the postholder has knowledge of learning disability and autism. As the personal assistant will be working with my son on a one-to-one basis it is vital that they are reliable, trustworthy and punctual. They should also be friendly, caring, sensitive and good fun. Confidentiality should be always respected.
You must always respect the confidentiality of your employer. You must be willing to undertake basic training as required.
PVG membership is essential.
Driving licence desirable.
Carer from a pet-free home is preferable due to allergies.
Non-smoker is preferable.
To apply for the post, please send an e-mail of interest and a CV to:
Closing date 06/03/26
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.
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