PA Vacancies
A list of jobs available that we post on behalf of employers
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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.
Personal Assistant
- Hours: 12 hours per week
- Rate of Pay: £12.50 per hour
- Location: Dundee
Personal Assistant required for a 20-year-old man who has autism and lives with his family in the Dundee area. He has a great sense of humour and enjoys walks, going to the cinema, ten-pin bowling, swimming and attending the gym.
Main Duties:
- Support to participate in activities that he enjoys at home and in the community.
- Some assistance with preparing food.
- Minimum assistance with personal care.
More information
Please send completed applications quoting ref LW/MC to [email protected]
Personal Assistant (Part-time)
- Hours: 12 hours per week (may include some weekend work)
- Rate of pay: £13.55
- Location: Broughty Ferry
A part-time Personal Assistant is required to support a man with a spinal injury who lives in Broughty Ferry. He is looking for someone who can assist him with maintaining a high level of independence within and outside his home.
Duties include
- Assisting with personal care
- Preparation of meals/cooking
- Shopping and housework
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.
Although some experience in the care sector would be beneficial, it is not 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.
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Closing date for applications 30th October 2024
If interested in this post please send application form to [email protected] quoting reference EC/M2
Part Time Personal Assistant
- Hours: 3 hours per week during school term time – mainly weekend support.
Up to 9 hours during school holidays - Rate of Pay: £14 per hour
- Location: Employer’s home and wider community
I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support my 5-year-old son who is non-verbal and has a diagnosis of autism with global development delay. He loves to go to the park, soft play, Science Centre, swimming as well as other activities.
Main Duties:
- Provide sensitive emotional support – promoting choice and encouraging new experiences.
- Accompany to take part in social and leisure activities as and when appropriate.
Essential Characteristics:
- Life or work experience with children with autism and additional support needs.
- During school holidays hours will vary so the ability to be flexible.
- PVG membership will be required.
Desirable Characteristics:
- Driver with access to own car would be preferred.
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Please send completed application forms to [email protected]
Relief Personal Assistant
- Hours: Varied (Cover when main PA is off)
- Rate of pay: £16.00 per hour
- Location: Dundee
The employer is a young woman of 22, who has a diagnosis of Autism and Anxiety at times severe. She lives with her mum and dad at home.
This position is for occasional relief cover, for when the main personal assistants are off sick or on holiday. In the future, if one of the positions becomes vacant, you may be considered for a part time permanent position.
Personal Assistant’s Characteristics
Essential:
- Friendly, caring, sensitive and good company
- Experience with dealing with challenging behaviour (e.g. emotional outbursts)
- Driving licence essential
- PVG Membership will be required.
Apply for this post
Please send completed application forms to [email protected]
Personal Assistants x 2
- Hours: 12 hours per week (Mon-Sun).
- Rate of pay: £14 per hour
- Location: Dundee
Two personal assistants required for an outgoing senior female adapting to mobility/eating restrictions and looking for support at home and in the community.
Looking for people who are outgoing, positive, have a good sense of humor, flexible in their approach and tolerant.
Females only need apply as permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
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Contact: [email protected]
Personal Assistants x 2 (Part-time)
- Hours: 17 hours each
- Rate of pay: £13 per hour
I am an active 23-year-old young woman with mild learning difficulties and need help to participate fully and safely in the community, find activities, and meet other like-minded young people. I have a great sense of humour, am very friendly and love to communicate with everyone. I do however need help and encouragement to remain safe and involved in activities.
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Contact: [email protected]