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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: 1 post at 20 hours per week – with additional hours by agreement
- Rate of pay: £15 per hour
- Location: Outside Dundee
I am an 21-year old young person, I am living with Quadraplegic Cerebral Palsy; I use a powered wheelchair which I drive with head switches. I live in Birkhill, just outside Dundee with my parents. I currently attend college part-time undertaking an HND in Social Sciences. I am a keen gamer and access the X-Box and Switch via adapted head switching technology.
I am looking for a personal assistant to join my support team who help me to be independent and less reliant on my parents. The work will involve supporting at home, supporting me with social activities including accessing social media, eating and drinking and personal care; I may also need help with routine health appointments and to take medication, supporting me in college and to access and undertake my academic work when necessary.
You must hold a current (clean) driving licence and be a non-smoker.
The post holder must always respect the confidentiality of the employer.
You should be willing to provide cover for other Personal Assistants holidays and sickness absence if required.
Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected]