Personal Assistant JR251

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Scotland is looking for female personal assistants to support a resident in Edinburgh. This part-time position offers 15-20 hours per week with a starting salary of £12.60 per hour. The ideal candidates will be good communicators committed to supporting the resident's activities and well-being, with opportunities for professional development and training in health and social care.

Benefits

Access to sector-leading training courses

SSSC registration paid

Contributory pension scheme

30 days annual leave

Free gym membership

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards a qualification meeting SSSC standards.
• Previous experience in health and social care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support a lady with daily activities and personal care.
• Facilitate engagement in hobbies and social activities.

Skills

Good communication

Listening skills

Education

Qualification for SSSC registration

Job description

Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to 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 have two vacancies for female* team members to join the team of PAs that support a lady who lives in Craigmillar, Edinburgh. These positions are for 15-20 hours per week.

These are the current shift patterns. These may change as the support package is being reviewed. Support is provided 7 days a week.

• Morning: 7 am to 10 am
• Dayshift: 12 midday to 5 pm
• Evenings followed by a sleepover: 9 pm to 7 am

*Exemption under Equality Act 2010

About this opportunity

She is a sociable person and has a cheeky personality. She’s 72 years old who is a wheelchair user with Cerebral Palsy.

She enjoys listening to music, knitting and going out and about however does like her own space from time to time.

She is looking for someone who is a good communicator, listener and able to support her in her activities.

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

· From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.90 per hour (£26,161 FTE)).

· Fantastic training (on full pay)

This includes 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 team, Lead Practitioner 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