Personal Assistant (Support Worker)

Thistle Foundation; Bonnyrigg; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training courses

SSSC registration paid

SVQ Level 3 support

Pension scheme

Death in service

Job summary

Thistle Foundation is seeking a Personal Assistant (Support Worker) to join a brand-new team supporting a lively young woman moving into her own home. The role focuses on independence, confidence building and facilitating her active lifestyle with patience, kindness and a great sense of humour.

The successful candidate will have or be willing to work towards SSSC registration, a positive attitude, excellent communication and a valid UK driving licence to enable community activities and outings.

Qualifications

• Qualification meeting the standards for registration with the SSSC or willingness to work towards it.
• Positive, energetic and compassionate demeanor.
• Full UK driving licence preferred for role responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the young woman to settle into her new home.
• Help build her confidence and independence.
• Assist with activities and hobbies she loves.
• Develop daily living skills and social opportunities.
• Provide a positive, caring presence with patience and laughter.

Skills

Positive attitude

Excellent communication

Full UK driving licence

Education

SSSC registration or willingness to pursue

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

Are you ready to help someone in their next adventure …

Are you a positive, energetic, and compassionate female* looking for a truly rewarding role? Do you have a full UK driving licence?

Are you someone who has a positive and enthusiastic attitude? Do you have patience, are kind and enjoy having a laugh? Do you have excellent communication skills and a knowledge of people who have their own way of communicating? Most of all do you have a genuine passion for supporting someone to live their best life? Well, read on…..

We are looking for a lively and caring Personal Assistant to join a brand-new team supporting a fun-loving young woman with a wicked sense of humour and a big personality, in a very important and exciting transition to the next chapter of her life.

*Exemption under Equality Act 2010

About this opportunity

This young lady is preparing to move from her family home into her very own house. This is a huge milestone that she is incredibly excited about. We are looking for dedicated people who can support her to build confidence, keep developing her independence, and support her to enjoy living life to the fullest.

She is a happy, friendly, funny, and energetic young lady, who has a range of interests that include completing Jigsaws, going swimming and on shopping trips. She enjoys making amazing gluten free food, and loves spending time with people and her family ,especially her dad .

She is developing her independence every day and, with the right support and encouragement, can achieve amazing things. She benefits from patient, understanding staff who are passionate about helping people reach their goals and live fulfilling lives.

As part of her dedicated support team, you’ll help her:

• Settle into her new home
• Continue to build confidence and independence
• Support her in her activities and hobbies she loves
• Develop daily living skills
• Access social opportunities and outings
• Most of all have fun, laugh, and make the most of every day

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new team and support her as she takes one of the biggest steps in her life. If you are passionate about making a real difference and helping someone achieve their goals while sharing plenty of laughs along the way, we’d love to hear from you.

At present we are looking to build a team and transition her slowly. This will be mainly at weekends and occasional evenings

Shift patterns will be discussed at interview. We are currently recruiting pool and part-time staff, with the possibility of full-time roles in the future.

Daytime, weekend, support sleepovers, and waking night shifts between 13-20 hours.

Job ref: BM261

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