Female* Personal Assistant SYM241 - 420535

Scottish Government; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant to support a professional female recovering from a spinal cord injury. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant positive impact on someone's life while engaging in various outdoor activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, empathy, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. With a commitment to professional development, you will have access to training and support to enhance your skills in Health & Social Care. Join us in making a difference!

Benefits

Fantastic training (on full pay)

SSSC registration paid

Support to achieve SVQ Level 3

Contributory pension scheme

Non-contributory death in service benefit

30 days annual leave

Free Thistle Gym membership

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Willingness to achieve SSSC registration qualification.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a professional female with spinal cord injury.
• Assist with daily activities and outdoor pursuits.

Skills

Empathy

Problem Solving

Communication

Personal Hygiene

Education

Qualification for SSSC registration

Job description

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).

We are recruiting a new female Personal Assistant on a 20 hour per week contract. This vacancy is based within Leith, Edinburgh.

This service will require sleepovers. A driving license is essential.

About this opportunity

We are looking for a female Personal Assistant for a professional female who suffered a spinal cord injury in 2020 and who is continuing to adjust to life with tetraplegia.

Prior to the accident she was a rock-climbing athlete and spent much of her time actively outdoors in the European mountains (skiing, climbing, cycling, and walking) and is now understandably coming to terms with this life changing outcome. She continues to work in her profession and is striving to regain an active life with various outdoor pursuits.

The successful Personal Assistant will be conscientious and reliable, presentable and have good personal hygiene. You should be proficient in English. You will have authentic empathy and be able to anticipate and tactfully support your client on days where she is finding it more difficult to cope. You will be able to forward plan and have good problem solving skills.

You should recognise the value of your input and the positive impact it will have.

You will be prepared to travel abroad on occasions and sleep over when required.

You will need to be able to drive, cycle and swim. Living locally and having a degree of flexibility will be advantageous.

We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.

Employee Benefits

Starting salary from 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.90 per hour (£26,161 FTE)).

· Fantastic training (on full pay)

This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.

· SSSC registration paid for by Thistle

· Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

· Support from regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach

· Contributory pension scheme

· Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme

· 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days

· Free Thistle Gym membership

· Membership of the HSF Health Plan

· Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us