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Ref SM WN, Part-time Female (GOR) Personal Assistant

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living

Longniddry

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Part time

15 days ago

Job summary

An inclusive living service in Longniddry is seeking a Female Personal Assistant to support a vibrant young woman with profound learning disabilities. The role involves assisting with personal care, emotional support, and occasional driving. Shifts include Wednesdays and Thursdays, with a pay rate of £12.80 per hour. Ideal candidates should have experience in care and be friendly towards pets. To apply, send your CV and covering letter to the provided email.

Qualifications

  • Full UK driving licence to drive the young person's Motability car.
  • Willingness to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme.

Responsibilities

  • Support emotional regulation and personal care for the young person.
  • Assist with moving and handling using a stand aid.
  • Provide care support as required.

Skills

Emotional regulation support
Personal care assistance
Experience in care
Animal friendliness
Job description
Overview

Female personal assistant (PA) required to support a young person with profound learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy who uses a wheelchair full-time and lives in Longniddry.

The young woman has a wicked sense of humour, is fun, bubbly and sociable and is looking for a kindred spirit to help her live life to the full. This could involve helping her to get to youth club on a Thursday night, staying in to enjoy music, messing about on the iPad or going out to swimming and other leisure activities.

Responsibilities
  • Support the young person with emotional regulation and personal care.
  • Assist with moving and handling; the young person uses a stand aid.
  • Provide care support as required; experience of care would be useful.
  • Be cat and dog friendly.
Requirements
  • Full UK driving licence to drive the young person’s Motability car.
  • Either be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme or willing to join.
Details
  • Two shifts per week: Wednesday for three hours between 1100 and 1700 (times flexible) and Thursday from 1830 to 2100.
  • Additional 144 hours per year to be used flexibly for respite, including a few 24-hour shifts and some evening work. Dates and times to be negotiated.
  • Rate of pay: £12.80 per hour.
  • For more information, download a job description. To apply, send your CV plus covering letter to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk and quote reference SM WN.

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