Personal Assistant

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.

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

Job Details

We are looking for female or male Personal Assistant to join the team. This is a part-time role (20 hours per week). This position is based in Leith, Edinburgh. The candidate must be flexible and able to work different days. For this post, driving licence is preferable.

About this opportunity

J says:-

“I’m looking for a male or female Personal Assistant, who will support me to live as independently as possible. They should be up for a laugh, confident and be a quick learner.

I require 1:1 support for all aspects of personal care. I use a powered wheelchair and have 24-hour ventilation.

I enjoy seeking out new experiences, learning new things, seeing new places. l regularly attend gigs, theatre, and cinema. I also enjoy listening to folk, rock and blues music and watching horror films/series. I often find recipes to cook with PAs.”

Currently, he is studying BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing through the Open University and is learning Scottish Gaelic. He also has a wide range of interests. He regularly attends gigs and the theatre in Edinburgh and Glasgow throughout the year, especially during Edinburgh’s festivals.

He enjoys a wide range of music which includes rock, blues and folk and his favourite bands include First Aid Kit, Fleetwood Mac and Janis Joplin. He enjoys discussing and watching films and TV boxsets, in particular the horror genre.

Furthermore, he enjoys seeking out new experiences, learning new things, seeing new places, and going on holiday. Therefore, a driving license is preferable to enable him to do this.

Cover is provided from 7am to 10pm and the 25 hours will be made up of 2 or 3 shifts per week on a rota basis which is decided by and agreed upon with the team.

Essential requirements for this post:-

• Flexible availability – mornings, afternoons, evenings (including weekends)
• Occasional sleepovers.
• Basic cooking skills

Desirable requirements for this post:-

• Experience of providing personal care (showering, toileting, dressing)
• Experience of moving and assisting and use of a hoist
• Non smoker
• Comfortable with technology
• A confident driver with a valid driving licence

If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact Lynn.Spence@thistle.org.uk

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Job ref: JN221