Personal Assistant JR251 - 430586

Thistle Foundation; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care organization in Edinburgh seeks Personal Assistants to support a sociable wheelchair user with Cerebral Palsy. The role includes assisting with daily activities and offering companionship. Part-time positions of 15-20 hours per week are available, with responsibilities varying per shift. The successful candidate can achieve SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care and enjoys benefits like a contributory pension and 30 days annual leave.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave

Free gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Support for SVQ Level 3

Training courses

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards a qualification meeting SSSC standards.
• Experience in health and social care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a lady with activities and daily living.
• Provide companionship and communicate effectively.
• Help with tasks such as listening to music and knitting.

Skills

Good communication skills

Listening ability

Experience in supporting others

Education

Qualification for registration with SSSC

Job description

Job Purpose

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).

Job Details

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.

If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact [e-mail]

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What we offer

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