Job Ref: NT GI – Part-time Female (GOR) Personal Assistant – Livingston, West Lothian

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

Job summary

A local support organization in Scotland is seeking a compassionate and adaptable female Personal Assistant to support a 14-year-old girl with an intellectual disability during school holidays and term time. Responsibilities include assisting her in various activities and ensuring her well-being. A full UK driving licence and membership in the PVG scheme are essential. The role offers a pay rate of £12.60 per hour with flexible hours and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Must be a member of the PVG scheme or willing to join.
• Experience with children with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the young person during activities.
• Assist in personal care as needed.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the young person.

Skills

Trustworthy

Compassionate

Good communication skills

Adaptable

Job description

I'm looking for a PA for my 14 year old daughter who has an intellectual disability and metabolic condition. She is very sociable, inquisitive, friendly, and talkative. She is a compassionate girl who loves interacting with everyone and loves being out and about, doing activities, socialising, and attending her clubs. Some activities she enjoys are swimming, playing at parks, soft play, theatre and eating out. She does however require assistance with this as she can become overwhelmed, or over excited. She can get anxious, irritable and impulsive at times and her surroundings impact her. She can have minor challenging behaviour at times with regards to the above. She will require personal care on certain activities.

The post will be for 8 hours per week of support during school holidays (12 weeks of the year) and 4 hours per week during term time (40 weeks of the year). This main component of the role will be to support the young person to attend activities. There will be a budget for expenses during each session and mileage will be covered. Rate of pay will be £12.60 per hour.

A full, clean UK driving licence in essential. We are looking for a female PA who drives and is trustworthy, sensitive, compassionate and adaptable to my daughter’s needs. Good communication skills are essential. As a PA you will be working 1 to 1 with my daughter so it's vital that you are trustworthy, reliable and honest.

It's also very important that we have a very open and honest relationship.

You must be a member of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) scheme or be willing to join. This is a regulated role and so this is a legal requirement.

How to Apply

To apply please obtain and application form. An application pack for PA vacancy NT GI can be downloaded from the recruitment section of the LCiL website lotiancil.org.uk.

Alternatively email [e-mail] quoting Job Ref: NT GI.

Applications by CV are accepted. Email a CV (and covering letter) including reference number NT GI to [e-mail].

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