Personal Assistant (Support Worker)

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Barnton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from £13.45/hour (from 1 Apr 26

SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care paid

SSSC registration paid by employer

Contributory pension scheme

30–35 days annual leave

Job summary

Thistle is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a 32-year-old woman relocating to her own flat in Barnton, Edinburgh. The role offers 20–30 hours weekly with 9am–5pm shifts initially, expanding to 24hr shifts including sleepovers later this year.

The PA helps with social activities, daily routines, and community involvement. Applicants should aim for SSSC registration and will receive substantial training, support, and career development opportunities within a supportive team

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards SSSC registration.
• Flexible to working hours including 24hr shifts later in the year.
• Ability to support a woman in her own home.

Responsibilities

• Support a 32-year-old woman to lead an active, social life.
• Attend team meetings, supervision and training sessions.
• Provide shifts 20–30 hours per week and occasional sleepovers.
• Assist with daily activities and mobility as needed.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SSSC registration eligibility

Tools

Driving (preferred)

Job description

Personal Assistant (Support Worker)

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 one part-time vacancies to join the team of female* Personal Assistants who support a 32-year-old woman who lives in Barnton, Edinburgh at the moment however it’s an exciting time as she is moving to her own flat.

This position is for a personal assistant. There are various hours between 20- 30 hrs weekly once she moves to her flat. These hours include team meetings, support and supervision and attendance at training.

Now support is provided Monday to Saturday typically 9am to 5pm but this may vary and will change to 24hr shifts including sleepovers at some point this year. Shifts are planned and agreed in advance with the team and the need to have a flexible and committed approach is essential.

*Exemption under Equality Act 2010

About this opportunity

This young woman has her own vehicle, and a driver would be good but not essential. This is a great opportunity to support this lady move into her first home. It is a great time for you to introduce new things, to look for other opportunities to enhance her life.

Amongst other things she enjoys: -

• Socialising, chatting, and having a laugh.
• Listening to music.
• Going out and about, having coffee and hot chocolate
• Going to the cinema
• Doing the occasional arts and crafts
• Going out for walks and likes to meet and talk to dogs whilst she is out walking.

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 2026, starting salary £13.45 per hour (£27,277 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.55 per hour (£27,479 FTE)).
• Fantastic training (on full pay)
  This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.
• SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
• Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Supportfrom 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

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