Female* Personal Assistant SH261

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

Within the Broomhouse area we are looking for a female to work alongside 2 ladies who are neighbours that require support to live full and active life’s.

The hours of support is 27.5 per week:

Monday – Sunday 10am – 10pm

Sleepovers are desirable but not essential.

*Exemption under Equality Act 2010

About this opportunity:

This role offers a unique opportunity to join an established team that values diversity and

inclusion. You’ll work alongside colleagues gaining valuable experience and insights.

Interview will be held on 24th February 2026.

You will take part in Thistle Foundation 4-week academy

If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact:

Sharon.Hauxwell@thistle.org.uk

Please click here for the full job description.

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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))

· 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