Personal Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Personal Assistant
I am an elderly man who lives in Galashiels with my wife. I suffer with MND. I’m looking for
PA(s) to assist with personal care/washing/dressing to reduce the risk of slips and falls and
also someone who can support me to let my wife have some much needed respite, whilst
encouraging as much independence as possible.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Assistance to rise, wash and dress
- Prepare and serve breakfast
- Toileting/fluid visits
- Prepare and serve lunch
- Prepare and serve supper
- Assist to bed, wash and change
- Be available to cover respite
Personal attributes
- Kind and caring
- Patient and friendly
- Practical and a good communicator
- Trustworthy and reliable
Hours of work are Flexible
- Morning visit 8.30am to 10.00am
- Toilet/fluid visit 11.30am to 12.00pm
- Lunch visit 1.00pm to 2.00pm
- Toilet/fluid 4.00pm to 4.30pm
- Supper visit 6.30pm to 7.30pm
- Bed visit 8.45pm to 9.45pm
- Times to suit both main carer and suitable candidate
The terms
- £12.00 per hour
- 5.6 weeks annual leave on a pro rata basis
- PVG/ References required
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Enterprise Software & Network Solutions
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Personal Assistant roles across Encompass's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Enterprise Software & Network Solutions.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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