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The Self-directed Support Service supports people to employ their own Personal Assistants and/or purchase services using SDS Option 1 (Direct Payments).
As an organisation we are not the employer but we assist people to recruit staff.
If you are employed, your contract will be with the person in receipt of the SDS funding and not with Dundee Carers Centre or the SDS Service.
Long-stay-Carers x 2 Relief Workers x 2
4 positions available:
- Long stay carers x 2
- Relief workers x 2
Job details:
- Rate of pay: £150 per day
- Hours: 7 hours a day
Females only need apply as permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The live-in-carer will provide full-time support to a wheelchair-dependent lady within her home. The role focuses on maintaining dignity, independence, comfort, and safety while assisting with daily living activities and companionship.
- This role is for an immediate start.
- Travel to this role is subject to negotiation.
- Includes all accommodation, with private bedroom and shower room.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing to understand care plans and complete records accurately
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To apply, please e-mail me [email protected] include the reference for the role they are applying for, and attach a CV. The closing date is 29/04/26.
Self-employed Personal Assistants x 2
- Hours: 15 hours/ week
- Rate of pay: £20 per hour
2 x 15 hour positions are available to support a 23 year old woman with all aspects of daily living and to live a full and active life.
Hours of work
Monday to Friday, starting at 8:30am (7:30am on Wednesdays).
Main duties will include:
- Providing support to enable her to undertake activities that she enjoys.
- Using visual supports to help her understand, remember and plan routines.
- Accompanying and closely supervising her when out in the community.
- Assistance with any other reasonable tasks as and when required.
- Supporting with all aspects of personal care
The Postholder
The job requires someone who is understanding, patient and calm with good communication skills. A confident individual is required with experience of supporting people who live with anxiety and display challenging behaviour. Support is required with personal care, attending appointments, college and travel. This person can get tired easily, uses a wheelchair at times and finds public transport difficult, therefore, a driving license and vehicle is essential.
It is important that the postholder has knowledge of learning disabilities and Autism. As the personal assistant will be working 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 be willing to undertake basic training as required.
PVG membership is essential.
Driving License is essential.
Females only need apply as permitted under schedule 9, part 1 of the equality act 2010.
We are looking to form a small and committed team who can provide excellent long-term continuity of care.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email Laura at Dundee Carers Centre for further information- [email protected]
Personal Assistant
- Rate:£12.60 per hour
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Position Type: Part-time
Job Description
66-year-old gentleman looking for Personal Assistants to help him live a full and active life.
He is a wheelchair user with limited speech, but a great sense of humour. He lives with his wife at home and enjoys listening to music, watching football and sports. He attends several groups throughout the week. You would support him to attend these groups utilising the family’s disability vehicle. The applicant should hold a valid and clean driving licence.
Based in the Kirriemuir area. Personal Assistants would help him to attend his social events and carry out some personal care tasks.
He can self-transfer however the applicant must be confident in moving and handling. The successful applicant must be able to become a member of the PVG scheme.
There are several shifts available, and the family have a degree of flexibility in relation to shift times. Two full days of care will be required to assist him attend his groups.
Hours available are
- Sundays 16:45 to 18:45
- Monday 08:00 to 09:15
- Tuesdays 08:00 to 09:15
- Wednesday 08:00 to 17:00
- Thursday 08:00 to 17:00
- Friday 08:00 to 09:15
- Saturday 08:00 to 09:15
Do you think you are the right person for this job? Please apply by CV to [email protected]
Personal Assistant
- Rate:£16.50 per hour
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Position Type: Part-time/Permanent
- Hours:15 hours per week
Job Description
Experienced Personal Assistant required to join a successful team supporting a female in her 50’s with MS.
Do you enjoy being part of a small team supporting individuals to live and active and fulfilled life?
A new Personal Assistant is required to support a lady living in the rural area of Tealing, Dundee. You will be part of a close team who provide regular care.
Due to the location of this position having a clean driving license and own car are essential. The location of this position is not on a transport route.
Personal care aspects of this role mean only females need apply as permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
You must be a non-smoker and comfortable around dogs.
Experience of personal care, moving and handling is essential. Light domestic tasks may also be requested when required.
If you are outgoing and friendly with a love of supporting people to live an independent life. This may be the position for you.
The job of a personal assistant is unique, and like no other, you provide an essential element of support to allow individuals to live their best life.
You must be able to become a member of the PVG scheme.
If you wish to chat about this role further, then please contact [email protected]
Reference ID: JD/DD
Personal Assistant
- Hours: 12 hours per week, with the hours likely to increase up to 20 hours through time
- Rate of pay: £13.95 per hour
- Location: Dundee
Personal 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.
He is looking for a personal assistant who will accompany him to the gym, going for walks and who will provide support and supervision.
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
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.
PVG membership is essential.
Driving licence desirable.
A carer with no pets is preferable due to allergies.
To apply for the post, please send an e-mail with job reference SADH0302o and a CV to: [email protected] Closing date 06/03/2025
Personal Assistants
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
- Rate of pay: £13.50 per hour
- Location: Friockheim
Lady with Huntington’s Disease living independently in her own home in Friockheim, is looking to expand her team to enable her to continue to live her happy life at home. Come along and join our friendly team.
Duties include:
- Personal care
- Assistance with meals
- Moving/handling (hoist), full training provided
- Light household duties
- Social duties
- Assistance with medication
Ideally, we are looking for an applicant with their own car, full UK driving licence, as shift requires 3 separate visits a day.
Hours available:
12-16 hours per week 3 x visits per day over 2 days. Week 1-3 x visits per day over 2 days during the week. Week 2 – 3 x visits per day over 2 days at the weekend.
Personal qualities that are essential include empathy with the lady, kindness, attention to detail, reliable time keeping and positive attitude.
Females only need apply as permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
P.V.G membership essential or willing to join.
Apply for this post
Please send CV to [email protected] FAO Debbie
Personal Assistant - Part-time
• Hours: 7 hours (weekend work)
• Rate of pay: £13.00 per hour
• Location: Forfar
Two part-time Personal Assistants required to support a woman in Forfar.
Duties include:
- Assistance with personal care
- Preparation and cooking of healthy meals
- Support to hospital appointments
- General household tasks
More information
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To apply, please return a completed application form to [email protected]