Job ref. DW669, Personal Assistant and Care Worker wanted in Gilmerton

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time caregiver. Responsibilities include cooking, personal hygiene care, and maintaining the home and gardens. Ideal candidates will have a BA degree and possess strong communication skills. A valid driving license and a car are required. Competitive hourly pay of £12.87 with additional benefits including holiday pay and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Monthly payment

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be honest and have a calm demeanor.
• A valid driving license and a car are required.
• Non-smoker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Food shopping and cooking.
• Personal hygiene care.
• Maintain the house and gardens.
• Reading and writing correspondence.
• Engaging in social activities.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Proactivity

Excellent communication skills

Education

BA or master's degree

Job description

Qualifications

• At least BA, master degree or above
• Honest, calm, creative, patient and proactive
• Respectful and polite manner
• Be able to offer intellectual stimulation, or emotional and moral support
• Non-smoker preferred
• The candidate must have a car with a valid driving licence

Interests

Interests in subjects like Literature, Biblical theology, Philosophy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Neuroscience, Maths, Medicine/Clinical, Nursing, Politics, Art, Law, Criminal Justice, Architecture, Herbology, Gardening, Interior design/Decor, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, etc.

About the Employer

Employer loves learning new things/subjects and discussing interesting topics.

Responsibilities

• Food shopping and cooking
• Personal hygiene care
• Maintain the house and gardens
• Reading and writing emails, letters, filling forms and paying bills
• Excellent communication skills with phone calls and correspondence
• Social activities such as going to the gym, cinema, theatre, play house and voluntary work

Job Details

Part-time position £12.87 hourly rate, 8 to 20 hours a week. Full-time position is available. Sleepover shifts 8 to 10 hours paid at £12.32 per hour. 3 months of probationary period. Monthly payment plus holiday pay and pension scheme.

Application

Please apply as soon as possible by completing and returning an application form. For more information and an application form please download an application pack. Application packs can be downloaded from recruitment section of www.lothiancil.org.uk or by email [e-mail] and quote reference DW669.