Personal Assistant (Female) – Immediate Start | Social Care Alba | Sponsorship Available

HipHopTune Media; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking a compassionate Female Personal Assistant in Edinburgh. This full-time role involves delivering personalized care and support to individuals, ensuring their dignity and independence. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles and a commitment to enhancing the lives of those they assist.

Benefits

Visa support for those already in the UK

Health and Wellbeing Activities

Travel expenses

Guaranteed hours

Opportunities for career development

Paid Induction & Full training

Participation in social occasions

Qualifications

• 2 years or more experience in a similar role desirable.
• Excellent compassion, trustworthiness, and reliability.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and physical support to individuals and families.
• Assist with advocacy, meal preparation, and medication.
• Manage personal workload and update electronic records.

Skills

Compassionate

Trustworthiness

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Planning

Ability to Work Independently

Education

SVQ 2 or equivalent in Health or Social Care

Job description

Personal Assistant (Female) – Immediate Start | Social Care Alba | Sponsorship Available

Social Care Alba is actively recruiting a compassionate and reliable Female Personal Assistant to join their team in Marchmont, City of Edinburgh. This role is ideal for candidates who are dedicated to delivering high-quality support in a professional and person-centred manner.

Applicants should demonstrate excellent trustworthiness, compassion, and a strong attention to detail. Two or more years’ experience in a similar role is desirable, though not essential for the right candidate with the right values and approach.

Visa support is available for candidates already residing in the UK who have successfully completed their probationary period.

If you are looking for a rewarding position with an immediate start and have the commitment to make a difference in someone’s daily life, this could be the perfect opportunity.

About Social Care Alba

Social Care Alba provides high-quality, professional Care at Home services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. The dedicated teams at Social Care Alba work closely with clients to help them live independent and fulfilling lives, ensuring that no request is too big or too small.

Social Care Alba supports a diverse range of individuals, including those aged 16-64, individuals aged 65 and over, people living with dementia or memory loss, those with learning disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, neurological conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.

Committed to continuous improvement, Social Care Alba is always exploring new ways to enhance the lives of the people they support. Those interested in giving back can contribute their skills, knowledge, experience, and time through various projects, making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

Position: Personal Assistant (Female)

Job Type: Full-Time

Why choose Social Care Alba?

• Visa support for those already in the UK and who have completed their probationary period.
• Health and Wellbeing Activities
• Travel expenses
• A clear career pathway
• Guaranteed hours
• Opportunities for career development-Support from SVQ to Degree
• Your own Buddy and access to our Mentorship progress
• Paid Induction & Full training after completion of probationary period
• Participation to social occasions and events (Foodie Fridays)
• On-going support with paid specialist training
• pen-door’ policy so you can drop in to talk or have a coffee, Fruits & Snacks.

Sound Good? Then read on!

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, however due to the nature of this position, this post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010. In this instance there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to recruit Female applicants only.

The Role

Social Care Alba are looking for a Support Worker / Personal Assistant who will be responsible for the day-to-day care, delivering personalised and outcome-based care, allowing customers to live full an active life.

You will provide emotional and physical support to individuals and their families. To facilitate independence by working in a dignified and respectful way.

Supporting service users, including assisting with:

• Advocacy and being a Key Worker.
• Catheter care, moving and assisting.
• Promotion of equality and people’s rights.
• Social visits, meal preparation and shopping.
• Reporting incidents, accidents, or complaints.
• Medication, washing dressing, continence promotion.

Managing personal workload, including:

• Logging into and out of every visit.
• Attending and contributing to meetings.
• Updating electronic records such as daily notes.
• Keeping updated with care legislation and SCA policies.
• Attending all relevant training and development programs.

Requirements

Support Worker / Personal Assistant – Candidate specification:

• 2 years or more experience in a similar role desirable
• SVQ 2 or equivalent in Health or Social Care desirable
• Excellent – Compassionate, trustworthy, and reliability
• Good – Time management, and planning.
• Good – Ability to work independently with initiative.
• Basic – Knowledge of health and safety.
• Basic – Understanding of health & social care best practice.
• Experience of the following an advantage: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case worker, Care assistant, Social Care

Required Documents

• CV/Resume

Application Process

APPLY NOW to join Social Care Alba and begin a fulfilling role as a Personal Assistant in Edinburgh