Temp. Personal Assistant/Relief Support Worker

About the role

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and flexible Personal Assistant to provide temporary cover for sickness absence and to join a small support team providing ongoing holiday and casual cover.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and encourage the gentleman to participate in community activities and events while promoting independence, choice, dignity, and inclusion.
• Encourage him to make choices and decisions about his daily activities, provide companionship, and engage in face-to-face conversation.
• Treat him as an individual, recognising and respecting his unique needs, preferences, and interests.
• May involve providing support on occasion with personal care and supporting or supervising medication in line with agreed guidance and training.
• Report any concerns to the family, ensure appropriate safeguarding procedures are followed, comply with health and safety requirements, and attend support sessions at the agreed times.

Essential Requirements

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Be friendly, positive, patient, flexible, and reliable, with good communication skills and a commitment to supporting people to live independent and fulfilling lives.
• Provide two up-to-date references, one of which must be from their most recent employer.
• Subject to membership of the PVG Scheme and a satisfactory Enhanced PVG check prior to appointment.

How to Apply

Please send your application, including details of your experience and suitability for the role, to recruitment@ailn.org. Ref: 09/Irvine/KS