Personal Assistant GC241

Thistle Foundation; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Edinburgh seeks Personal Assistants to support a 49-year-old gentleman with Autism and Bipolar disorder. The role involves helping him maintain a socially active lifestyle, including activities like swimming and horse riding. Applicants should ideally have experience with Autism or mental health. Competitive salary and excellent training opportunities are provided, including support for SSSC registration.

Benefits

Salary from £12.60/hour

Paid training courses

SSSC registration covered

Pension scheme

30 days annual leave

Free gym membership

Health plan membership

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards SSSC registration.
• Experience with individuals with Autism or mental health issues is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support a gentleman in leading a full and socially connected life.
• Assist in maintaining a weekly routine including swimming and horse riding.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Mental health awareness

Education

Qualification for SSSC registration

Job description

Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active, and socially connected lives, helping them achieve what matters most to them.

Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

We are seeking Personal Assistants to work with a 49-year-old gentleman living in Craigmillar. Various hours of work are available.

About this opportunity

This gentleman has a diagnosis of Autism and Bipolar disorder. He is a loving, caring man who enjoys laughter.

He maintains a weekly routine that includes swimming and horse riding, which are very important to him. He is tactile, fun, enjoys company, and likes to chat. He is very capable and does not require support with personal care. He is a delight to know.

Experience with Autism or mental health would be beneficial.

We are committed to supporting your skill development as a practitioner and creating career growth opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and support to achieve your SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.

Employee Benefits

• Salary: From 1st April 2025, starting at £12.60/hour (£25,552 FTE), increasing to £12.90/hour (£26,161 FTE).
• Excellent training (paid in full)
• Includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership, IT, and bespoke courses.
• SSSC registration paid for by Thistle
• Support to attain SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Regular support meetings with your manager or coach
• Contributory pension scheme
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
• Free Thistle Gym membership
• Membership of the HSF Health Plan
• Refer a Friend scheme: earn £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us