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Personal Assistant GC241
Thistle Foundation
City of Edinburgh
On-site
GBP 24,000 - 26,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking dedicated Personal Assistants to support individuals in leading fulfilling lives. This role involves working with a remarkable gentleman who has Autism and Bi-polar disorder, ensuring he enjoys his daily routines and social interactions. You will receive sector-leading training and support to enhance your skills and achieve qualifications in Health & Social Care. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in someone's life while developing your career in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about helping others and want to grow professionally, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Willingness to achieve SSSC registration qualification.
- Access to training for SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
Responsibilities
- Support a gentleman with Autism and Bi-polar disorder.
- Help him maintain his weekly routine and provide companionship.
Skills
Education
Job description
Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active, and socially connected lives, helping individuals achieve the things that matter 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 looking for Personal Assistants to work with a 49-year-old gentleman living in Craigmillar. There are various hours of work available.
About this opportunity
This gentleman has a diagnosis of Autism and Bi-polar disorder. He is a loving, caring man who can be overcome by his emotions. He has a weekly routine that is very important to him as he can find transitions difficult. This gentleman is tactile, loves to laugh, enjoys company, and to chat. He is very able and does not require any support with his personal care and is a delight to know.
Experience with Autism or mental health would be beneficial.
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
- Starting salary £12.10 per hour (£24,538 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.40 per hour (£25,147 (FTE)).
- Fantastic training (on full pay): Enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT, and other bespoke training courses.
- SSSC registration paid for by Thistle.
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
- Support from regular meetings with your manager or coach.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Non-contributory death in service benefit 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, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us.
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