Female* Personal Assistants (Support Workers) Edinburgh

Job Purpose

Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.

We currently have vacancies for Female Personal Assistants (Support Workers) to join our existing teams.

We are looking for people to fill a variety of roles. This can include intimate support, driving, and sleepovers/waking nights.

Although we are an equal opportunities employer we are currently only seeking female applicants for our vacancies in Edinburgh. This an occupational requirement, as per the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the work which includes some intimate support. We do have some current vacancies outside of Edinburgh where this occupational requirement does not apply – please see individual adverts.

• Are you looking for a life-affirming role where your values matter?
• Could you bring your life-experience and can-do attitude to support someone else to live his or her life to the full?
• Could you support someone living with a disability and/or long-term health condition to live life their way, doing the things they want to do?

For people who are passionate about people, we offer full and part-time roles (Across Edinburgh), fantastic training and a package of benefits.

• Previous experience is not necessary.
• Your personal values and life experiences that you can bring to the role are more important.
• Thistle has a reputation of providing outstanding training and support that is ongoing throughout your career with us

Applicants seeking a permanent post must have, or be willing to work towards a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

See your life differently. See the difference you can make. Join our team.

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