Job Ref: TN GI URGENT Part time Personal Assistant, Gilmerton area, £14.82 per hour.

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Job summary

A local health support organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Personal Assistant to assist with daily activities, appointments, and leisure activities. The ideal candidate should have good communication skills, a sense of humour, and previous experience with disabilities. This permanent role offers flexible hours and a starting rate of £14.82 per hour for an average of 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of disability desirable.
• Driver with own car advantageous.
• Good general health to assist with mobility at times.
• Willingness to join PVG scheme essential.

Responsibilities

• Support with paperwork and communication due to visual impairment.
• Assist with medication management.
• Help attend appointments and engage in social activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Sense of humour

Computer literate

Flexible availability

Job description

Right here, right now, I really need the right person to help me.

I have an impressive selection of ailments which naturally means my health can vary hourly.
This does not mean that I want to be stuck at home.

Your job would be to help, support and motivate me to manage the hurdles that life puts in my way.

I am looking for a Personal Assistant who would support me at home, to attend appointments and with social and leisure activities. I am visually impaired and so it is essential that you follow instruction accurately. This is a permanent post.

• I require support with paperwork and communication due to my visual impairment
• It is essential that you are comfortable with supporting me to take medication properly
• Driver with use of own car advantageous
• Must have flexible availability
• Previous experience of disability desirable
• Good communication skills and sense of humour essential.
• Computer literate and good command of written English
• You will need good general health to help with my mobility at times.
• PVG scheme membership or willingness to join the scheme essential

Rate of pay: starting rate of pay is £14.82 per hour.

Hours: average of 10 hours per week at flexible times to be arranged. Visits will generally be for a minimum of 2 hours.
Possible further hours available, these will be agreed with advance notice.

Please apply as soon as possible by completing and returning an application form.

For more details and an application form please obtain an application pack. This can be downloaded from www.lothiancil.org.uk or by emailing [e-mail] and quoting reference TN GI.