Personal Care Assistant wanted for Young Disabled man at Edinburgh University - (£12ph)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Personal Care Assistant for a young disabled man in Edinburgh. This role is all about providing essential support while ensuring a fun and engaging environment. You'll be involved in food preparation, household chores, and social activities, promoting independence and well-being. With flexible hours and a friendly atmosphere, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in someone's life. If you're compassionate, adaptable, and ready to bring joy to daily routines, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and household chores is beneficial.
• Flexibility and a friendly demeanor are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and household chores.
• Engage in social activities like walks and museum visits.

Skills

Food preparation

Household chores

Flexibility

Social interaction

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Personal Care Assistant wanted for Young Disabled man at Edinburgh University - (£12ph), Edinburgh

Client:

UKCIL

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Reference: aafdcde3

Personal Assistant is required for a 23-year-old young man currently residing in Newington.

Type of support required:

• Food preparation: batch cooking for meals throughout the week; e.g., veggie chilli, curries, or experimenting with new recipes from YouTube. Prior knowledge of a veggie diet would be helpful but not essential.
• Household chores: hoovering, bathroom cleaning, laundry.
• Also, time to simply hang out and go out: walks in nature, shopping, museums, or art galleries! The goal is to have fun with the PA and get along well :)
• Flexibility is essential.

Pay rates:

• Weekday: £12 per hour
• Hours: 7 - 14 hours per week (opportunities for extra hours each month!)
• Shifts required: Monday to Sunday (refer to rota for specific shifts), mostly 1-2 days a week with shifts of 4-7 hours each.
• Additional support: 2 hours – floating support to access the community or attend events.

Services include:

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Support to remain independent

Schedule, Pay & Hours:

Time: Mon - Sun, various shifts, with pay rate of £12.00/hour.