Job Ref HA WN WL, Part-time Female Personal Assistants required, East Calder

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Scotland seeks two personal assistants to provide essential daily living support to a young girl with complex disabilities. Candidates should have experience working with disabled children and driving ability, as well as membership in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. The role includes supporting outings and communication. Compensation is £14.24 per hour plus rolled up holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with complex disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-verbal individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2 to 1 daily living support.
• Understand and develop effective communication methods.
• Assist with outings and manage epilepsy as needed.

Skills

Experience of working with disabled children

Driving ability

Job description

Overview

Very happy disabled girl looking for two personal assistants (PA) to access the community. The girl has multiple complex disabilities, is non-verbal, has epilepsy and uses a wheelchair. The young person needs 2 to 1 support with all aspects of daily life. It is important that the PA take time to get to know the girl and discover how to best communicate effectively with her. She loves going out, milkshakes and nursery rhymes.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2 to 1 daily living support to the young person, enabling access to the community.
• Take time to understand the girl’s communication style and develop effective ways to interact with her.
• Assist with activities she enjoys (outings, milkshakes, nursery rhymes) and support safe mobility and epilepsy management as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience of working with disabled children.
• Driving ability is required.
• Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership is required.

Compensation and Hours

Rate of pay is £14.24 per hour plus an additional 12.07% as the employer uses rolled up holiday pay. This equates to around an extra £1.71 per hour.

Hours: six hours per fortnight on a Saturday during the day, with occasional extra six hour shifts on Saturdays during school holidays.

How to Apply

Please apply as soon as possible by emailing your CV to [e-mail] and quote reference HA WN WL.