Job Ref MF WN ED, Part-time Female Personal Assistants required, EH17 area of Edinburgh

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Edinburgh seeks two female personal assistants to support a disabled lady. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and promoting her independent living skills. Ideal candidates will have empathy and a reliable attitude. Flexible working hours are available, and applications are welcome from individuals seeking part-time roles. Monthly pay based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• A positive, caring, learning attitude.
• Good team working skills.
• Be appropriately confident in taking the initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support a disabled lady on a 1:1 basis.
• Assist with personal care and light domestic duties.
• Help improve her independent living skills.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Reliability

Good communication skills

Team working skills

IT skills

Education

Postgraduate degree or relevant background in allied healthcare, psychology, psychotherapies, or nursing

Job description

Overview

Rate of pay: £14.82 per hour for the appropriate qualifications/skills.

Two female (GOR) PAs are required to join a team supporting a disabled lady in her late 30s who is autistic and has learning disabilities. She can be very anxious when out and about and requires support from understanding, encouraging and positive staff on a 1:1 basis. Her interests include music, dance, theatre, cinema and history. The team is working to improve her independent living skills. Support is required with some personal care, light domestic duties, making snacks and some meals, and with emotional and social support.

The post is suitable for postgraduate students seeking practical experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities and/or for those with a background in allied healthcare, psychology and psychotherapies, or nursing. Most importantly, staff must have empathy and patience. Paid person-specific training will be provided.

You will be part of a team of 6 to 8 people. Support hours will be mostly from 9am to 5pm but can be flexible and may include some evening shifts. Applications from people, like students, wanting to work 15 hours per week or less are welcome. Rotas are scheduled in advance across the team’s availability. Pay is monthly in arrears. Further details can be discussed in advance of or at interview.

Person specification

Essential

• A positive, caring, learning and “can do” attitude
• Empathy, patience, reliability and flexibility
• Good communication and listening skills
• Good team working skills
• Be appropriately confident in taking the initiative
• IT skills
• Respect for confidentiality
• Non-smoker
• Requirement to join the adult PVG scheme

Desirable

• Knowledge of, and interest in, relaxation techniques
• Knowledge of, and interest in, nutrition and exercise e.g. swimming
• Shared interests
• Clean driving licence and access to a car
• A sense of humour

Please apply as soon as possible by sending your CV and covering letter to [e-mail] and remember to quote job reference MF WN ED.