Ref: GC BS Caring Female PA wanted – Edinburgh – Approx.15 hrs/week – Companionship & Light Support

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support organization in Edinburgh is seeking a kind and reliable female personal assistant to provide companionship and personal care for a client with mobility difficulties after a stroke. The role includes assisting with daily activities, appointments, and light household support. Candidates must be adaptable to occasional changes in schedule. Interested applicants can contact via email with their details and job reference.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and companionship is preferred.
• Ability to work with individuals who have mobility difficulties.
• Comfortable with flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and getting ready for activities.
• Provide companionship and support during outings.
• Help with appointments and light housework.

Skills

Reliable

Companionship

Personal care

Flexibility

Job description

I’m looking for a kind and reliable female personal assistant to provide companionship, personal care and light support to my wife, who has mobility difficulties following a stroke. She uses a tripod stick and a wheelchair.

Typical Shifts

• Monday: 9:00 am – 10:15 am and 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Supporting her to get ready for Seagrove – Assisting with light housework in the afternoon
• Thursday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Providing support while she attends group or one-to-one activities at Headways
• Saturday, Wednesday, Sunday (Occasional) – Offering companionship at home while I am out

Other Duties Include

• Support with appointments
• Light assistance during outings
• Personal care as required

Please note that, due to the nature of my wife’s needs, there may be occasions where work is required outside the usual schedule, such as for hospital appointments. We ask that you are comfortable with this flexibility, and we will always be considerate of your time and availability.

Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR)

Due to the personal and intimate nature of some aspects of the support required, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the personal assistant be female.

Please email your interest in the role to [e-mail], including the job reference and contact details, and I’ll get back to you soon.