Personal Assistant JW251

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Edinburgh seeks part-time support workers to assist a young man transitioning to independent living. Responsibilities include engaging him in activities such as music and trampolining while promoting social interaction. Candidates should have a creative and flexible mindset, with a willingness to achieve qualifications for the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). The role offers a competitive salary and fantastic training opportunities.

Benefits

Fantastic training (on full pay)

SSSC registration paid

Support for achieving SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Contributory pension scheme

30 days of annual leave

Free gym membership

Health plan membership

Refer a Friend scheme paying £250

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with individuals in various ways.
• Experience with supporting young adults is a plus.
• Patience and enthusiasm are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a young man transitioning to independent living.
• Engage in activities like music, trampolining, and swimming.
• Encourage social interaction and community participation.

Skills

Creativity

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Willingness to work towards 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 are looking for three part-time ( two 37 hpw and one 16 hpw) support worker’s to join our team in supporting a young man as he moves into his own home for the first time. He is finishing school and transitioning from his family home, making this an exciting and important stage in his life.

About this opportunity

This young man has a passion for music, especially when he can play the tambourine. He enjoys trampolining, ice skating, and swimming, and he will often reward you with a smile. He also loves going out for drives and has his own automatic car, so we are preferably looking for drivers.

We are seeking creative, reliable, and flexible team members who can find fun and engaging ways to support him in pursuing his interests both in his local community and around Edinburgh. An understanding that people communicate in different ways is essential, as is a commitment to ensuring he leads a full, active, and socially connected life.

If you are enthusiastic, patient, and eager to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you!

• 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
• 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