Female* Personal Assistant ASM261

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

Would you like to make a difference to a sociable lady’s life, who lives in her own home with support from staff in Leith, Edinburgh?

We are looking for female* Personal Assistants. We have full-time and part-time positions available. This person requires 24/7 direct support and sleepovers are a part of this service. A full UK driving license is preferable as this lady owns a car.

*Exemption under Equality Act 2010

About this Opportunity

I am a 30-year-old woman, who loves living an independent life in Edinburgh. I really enjoy getting out and about, as well as relaxing in my own flat.

It is important to me that I can build a good working and trusting relationship with the people who support me. I love to have a laugh and fun throughout the day. I am a sensitive person, and it is important to me that I can talk to my staff about anything, and they take time to listen, without judgement.

My Christian faith is a key part of my life and I love attending my church on a weekly basis as well as groups during the week. You don’t need to be religious, but you will be required to take me to events. I really value spending time in church on my own but having support nearby if I need it. I also love listening to Christian music in my home.

I first moved to Edinburgh in 2012 to study Psychology and Sociology and gained an honors degree. I have a passion for inclusion, and I am involved in organizations which promote inclusion and independence for people with disabilities. This may involve traveling to a conference and staying overnight,

I love going out and spending time with my friends. Some of my favorite activities include shopping, going for nice walks, going to the cinema, or days out. Edinburgh is such a beautiful place, that even just spending time in the city, and meeting friends for a meal brings me joy. I also may travel to other places to visit friends. This is usually a mixture of day trips, and occasionally staying away overnight. When I am with my friends, I really value my space, with my support worker in the background if I need them.

In everyday life I require support with all tasks, including personal care ie toileting, showering, teeth brushing, eating meals as well as someone cooking and doing housework for me. During the night I usually require a drink which takes around 5 minutes. Only very occasionally I struggle to get to sleep, and this can cause me to become a bit distressed and I need support staff to be calm and reassuring to help me relax and get to sleep. This doesn’t happen often, maybe three times a year.

I have my own mobility car so a driver would be advantageous but not essential. I am a full-time wheelchair user, using mostly my electric wheelchair, however I regularly use my manual wheelchair to attend my church. I require someone to push this.

I love all aspects of my life in Edinburgh but require 24-hour support to do this.

If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact: Jackie.Deans@thistle.org.uk

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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 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.90 per hour (£26,161 FTE)).

· Fantastic training (on full pay)

This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.

· SSSC registration paid for by Thistle

· Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

· Support from 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