Personal assistant - Castle Douglas

I am a woman who lives in Castle Douglas. I enjoy arts and crafts and reading. During my day I will usually spend some time doing one of the above. I also attend an online art class on a Wednesday afternoon. My interests are also current affairs and politics.

I have severe hearing loss so would like to be spoken to clearly, so I fully understand. I have well managed Type 1 diabetes this means that I must count my carbohydrates at every meal to ensure my bloods remain stable. I also have reduced mobility, so I am looking for a PA to support me to live the way I want to.

Role overview

• Personal Care
• Household tasks include cooking and cleaning up after meals
• Type 1 diabetic carbohydrate counting and awareness (ideal but not essential)

Hours & Pay

• £13.45
• Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• Lunch time 12 - 1.30pm
• 5.6 weeks paid annual leave

Skills & Qualities

• Good communication skills
• Honesty and trustworthy
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Easy going and friendly

There may be an opportunity to get more hours in the future. The rate of pay would be £13.45 per hour with paid annual leave of 5.6 weeks pro rata. A suitable PVG is required.

Due to personal care being involved female PA preferred. “Females only need apply as permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010”

“Please note Capability Scotland isn’t the employer we are only acting on behalf of our client. The client will be the employer.”

For more information or help in applying for this role then please contact Debra at Capability Scotland on 01387403121 quoting Reference Number - DWJM900