Female Personal Assistants* MG251 - 429500

Medirest Signature; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A personal assistance service is seeking female Personal Assistants in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh to support a young woman in leading an active life. This role includes flexible working hours and a commitment to professional development, including funding for SSSC registration and opportunities for training. Candidates should have a supportive nature and a warm sense of humour to fit in with the vibrant personality of the client.

Benefits

Fantastic training (on full pay)

Employee benefits package

Contributory pension scheme

Free gym membership

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Applicants should have or be willing to work towards a qualification for SSSC registration.
• Experience in personal assistance or healthcare is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support an active young woman in her daily routines.
• Encourage independence and social connections.
• Work collaboratively with the team for scheduling.

Skills

Warm sense of humour

Supportive nature

Confidence

Education

Willingness to work towards SSSC registration

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 are looking for female* Personal Assistants to join the team who support an active young woman who lives in her own home in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh. This position is for various hours per week and covers the following days and times.

• Mon-Fri: 8am-9pm
• Sat and Sun: 9am-8.30pm

The rota is decided by and agreed upon by the Team.

*Exemption under Equality Act 2010

About this opportunity:

We are looking for female personal assistants* to work alongside this vibrant young energetic woman who loves to work out and walk long distances. She has a thirst for independence and this role is very much to enhance and encourage this with a measured approach. It is important that you are confident with a warm sense of humour.

If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact [e-mail]

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What we offer

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

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