Job Ref AG GI: PA with health and wellbeing experience to support young girl with Arthrogryposis

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Bathgate is seeking a personal assistant for a 9-year-old girl with mobility challenges. The role includes assisting with physiotherapy exercises and social tasks for 5 hours a week, with a pay rate of £13.83 per hour. Experience with children and a compassionate demeanor are preferred. The organization will handle the necessary PVG disclosure and offers training.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Compassionate, friendly, calm, and patient.
• Driver – desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Helping with exercises and physiotherapy.
• Performing the 7 physio routine exercises.

Skills

Experience of working with children

Knowledge of wellbeing and fitness

Compassionate and friendly

Job description

Overview

I’m a father of a 9-year-old girl with Arthrogryposis. Her mind is perfectly healthy; disabilities restrict movement in her arms and legs, although with the correct exercises she can gain more movement. I’m looking for a personal assistant to help with her exercises, physiotherapy, and personal and social tasks.

Hours, duties and pay

• 5 hours per week: Monday 3.30–5pm; Wednesday 3.30–5pm; Friday 1pm–3pm
• Once a month (last Friday) 4 hours taking my daughter to the shopping centre, having lunch and potentially cinema. Transport will be provided there and back
• Rate of pay: £13.83 per hour

Location and transport

I’m able to pick up and drop off at Bathgate train station or local bus stop for candidates that can’t drive. Driver – desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Helping with exercises and physiotherapy, performing the 7 physio routine exercises
• Training will be provided by St John’s Physiotherapist

Person specification

• Experience of working with children and a little knowledge of wellbeing and fitness
• Compassionate, friendly, calm and patient with a good sense of humour
• Driver – desirable but not essential
• Qualifications not essential
• PVG disclosure required (employer will cover the cost)

How to apply

To apply download an application pack and job description. An application pack with the job description for position AG GI can be downloaded from the recruitment section of the LCiL website: lothiancil.org.uk. Applications by CV and covering letter will be considered; you should read the job description contained within the application pack before applying. CVs and covering letters should clearly indicate the reference AG GI. Applications can be returned by email to [e-mail]