Ref: MAE CK: Cheerful female looking for female Personal Assistants in NE Edinburgh - £12.87/hour

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization in Edinburgh is seeking cheerful female Personal Assistants to assist a disabled woman with daily activities. Responsibilities include personal care, meal prep, and medication supervision. Ideal candidates will have a good command of English, be friendly, reliable, and care about supporting others. This part-time position offers flexibility in hours, with an optimistic and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to help with personal care tasks and meal preparation.
• Willingness to learn and support with pain relief techniques.
• No prior experience necessary, but a caring attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks and medication supervision.
• Help with everyday tasks and meal preparation.
• Provide support during pain relief techniques.

Skills

Good level of spoken and written English

Reliability

Friendly demeanor

Good sense of humour

Job description

Ref: MAE CK: Cheerful female looking for female (GOR*) Personal Assistants to join a team in NE Edinburgh - £12.87/hour

Female Personal Assistants Required (Davidson Mains Area)

About Me

I am a disabled woman living with chronic pain and fatigue. I am looking for one or more female personal assistants (PAs) to support me with everyday activities whilst facilitating my freedom of choice.

Despite living with chronic pain, I’m an optimistic and cheerful person. My interests include art, poetry, and learning languages (especially Spanish and French).

The role

The role involves personal care tasks, supervision taking medication, assistance with everyday tasks, meal preparation, administrative tasks and support with pain relief techniques. Full explanation and training will be given for all tasks—no prior experience is necessary, just a caring attitude and willingness to learn.

Hours Available (approximate)

• Monday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Wednesday: 11:30 am – 5:30 pm
• Thursday: 11:30 am – 5:30 pm
• Saturday: 11:30 am – 5:30 pm
• Sunday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Evening shifts (daily): 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Additional hours may be available for holiday or sickness cover.

I am happy to employ two or more PAs on a part-time or relief basis to share the hours.

About you

• A good level of spoken and written English is essential.
• Ideally live locally and/or have your own transport.
• Reliable and friendly with a good sense of humour.

If this sounds like you, I would love to hear from you.

*genuine occupational requirement

Before applying please note PA employers are unable to accept applications from those looking for Visa Sponsorship. This job is strictly PAYE.

If you are on benefits/tax credits and especially if you already have a job, please check out the effects a second job would have on your finances before applying.

To apply

Please fill out the application form below.

Please include in application:

• Minimum and maximum hours possible to work, and what the ideal would be.
• Details of any holidays booked.

To download an application pack for position MAE CK, please click the link below or head to the recruitment section of LCiL’s website: Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL)

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Alternatively, please apply with a CV and cover letter, detailing preferred hours of work, any holidays, and your interest in the role. CV and cover letter can be emailed to [e-mail].

You can also request an application pack from [e-mail] or call LCIL at 0131 475 2350 quoting reference MAE CK.