Female • Personal Assistant DB251

Thistle Foundation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in the UK is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a 28-year-old woman in Greater London. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, social engagement, and planning meetings and training sessions. Applicants must be flexible and willing to work towards a qualification required for SSSC registration. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to enhance the quality of life for the individual supported, with a focus on social interaction and companionship.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards the required qualification for registration.
• Ability to support social activities and interactions.
• Strong communication skills and flexibility in approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support a 28-year-old woman in her daily activities.
• Assist in planning and attending team meetings and training.
• Provide companionship and social engagement.

Skills

Social engagement

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Qualification for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council

Job description

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 have one part‑time vacancy to join the team of female Personal Assistants who support a 28‑year‑old woman who lives in Barnton, Edinburgh.

This position is for a personal assistant. One position of 20 hrs. These hours include team meetings, support and supervision and attendance at training.

Support is provided Monday to Saturday typically 11am to 5pm but this may vary. Shifts are planned and agreed in advance with the team and the need to have a flexible and committed approach is essential.

• Exemption under Equality Act

About this opportunity

This young woman has her own vehicle, and a driver would be good but not essential. This is a great time for you to introduce new things, to look for other opportunities to enhance her life.

Amongst other things she enjoys

• Socialising, chatting, and having a laugh.


• Listening to music.


• Going out and about, having coffee and hot chocolate


• Going to the cinema


• Doing the occasional arts and crafts


• Going out for walks and likes to meet and talk to dogs whilst she is out walking.