Flexible Personal Assistant & Support Worker (Care & Growth)

Thistle Foundation; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sector-leading training

SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

SSSC registration paid by Thistle

Contributory pension

Death in service benefit

30 days annual leave (rising to 35)

Free Thistle Gym membership

HSF Health Plan membership

Job summary

Thistle Foundation is seeking Personal Assistants (Support Worker) to provide flexible, person-centered care and support for people to live meaningful lives. Roles involve varied hours (10–20 per week), personal care, driving, and occasional sleepovers as needed.

Applicants must work towards SSSC registration or hold relevant qualifications, with strong initiative and creative problem-solving in daily routines. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to work towards SSSC registration.
• Part-time hours of 10–20 per week and flexible/smart working approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support to individuals in their daily living.
• Be flexible for various hours and occasional sleepovers/waking nights.
• Drive as needed to support participants and accompany activities.

Skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Communication

Education

SSSC registration (or willingness to work towards)

Job description

Thistle Foundation is seeking Personal Assistants (Support Worker) to provide flexible, person-centered care and support for people to live meaningful lives. Roles involve varied hours (10–20 per week), personal care, driving, and occasional sleepovers as needed.

Applicants must work towards SSSC registration or hold relevant qualifications, with strong initiative and creative problem-solving in daily routines. Training and development opportunities are available.