Personal Assistant required in South Mainland. 10 - 12 hrs per week - 245559

Job reference: 245559

Date added: 3rd November 2025

Personal Assistant required 10 – 12hrs per week in South Mainland

Approx. 10–12 hours per week

Mix of regular and relief positions available

We are looking for kind, reliable and thoughtful Personal Assistants to support a woman in her early 40s living in the South Mainland, who hopes to relocate to Lerwick in the near future. She has a combination of physical and neurological conditions and values calm, compassionate people who work with empathy, honesty and a collaborative attitude, she would also really value personal assistants who can firmly redirect her if she goes off task.

She is warm, creative and intelligent with a great sense of humour and a love of books, music and time spent by the sea. Her home is relaxed, supportive and welcoming.

We aim to build a small team consisting of:

• One Lead PA (to help coordinate rotas and communication)

• Two regular PAs (to share weekly visits)

• Relief PAs (to cover sickness and holidays)

Support will usually take place mornings or early afternoons, though flexibility is helpful depending on health and energy levels.

Tasks Include:

• Personal care: showering, dressing & hair care (3x weekly)

• Light household tasks (tidying, laundry, dishes, changing bedding)

• Basic meal prep & batch cooking (once a week)

• Supporting organisation (mail, simple admin)

• Collecting prescriptions / local shopping (occasional driving)

• Short community outings / social support

• Encouraging routine on lower-energy days

Shadowing and full guidance will be provided.

This is a person-centred role where you will see the positive impact of your support.

We are looking for :

Experience in care or mental health is helpful but not essential.

What matters most:

• Empathy & good communication

• Reliability & professionalism

• Positive attitude & gentle initiative

• Comfort with light domestic work

• Respect for boundaries and confidentiality

A driving licence and access to a car are preferred.

What You’ll Gain:

• A supportive team working approach

• A caring workplace where your wellbeing matters

• Meaningful work and strong working relationships

• Training, supervision & shadowing available

If you are calm, kind and enjoy making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Please complete the application form.

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