Personal Assistant JW251 - 425942

Thistle Foundation; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity in Edinburgh is looking for a part-time support worker to assist a young man as he transitions into his new home. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and dedicated to making a positive impact in his life while supporting his interests and fostering independence. The role offers flexible opportunities with competitive pay and comprehensive employee benefits, including training support and a contributory pension.

Benefits

SSSC registration paid

Support for SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Fantastic training on full pay

30 days of annual leave

Free Thistle Gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding that people communicate in different ways.
• Commitment to supporting individuals in leading active and socially connected lives.

Responsibilities

• Support a young man in his transition to independent living.
• Engage him in activities related to his interests like music, swimming, and outings.
• Ensure his emotional and social well-being.

Skills

Creativity

Reliability

Flexibility

Patience

Education

Willingness to achieve SSSC qualification

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 are looking for one part-time (16 hours) support worker 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!

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

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Job Ref: JW251

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