Personal Assistant NS261

Personal Assistant (Support Worker)

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

Are you patient, understanding and passionate about making a difference?

Nicola is looking for dedicated and compassionate support staff to help her transition from living with her parents into her own home, a truly exciting and significant milestone in her life.

About this opportunity

Nicola is a happy, friendly and energetic young person who will be finishing school at the end of June and beginning an important new chapter. She is developing her independence and, with the right support and encouragement, can achieve great things.

Nicola enjoys a range of activities, including:

• Swimming
• Trampolining
• Baking
• Eating out, especially at a carvery

She can be very independent with some support, but benefits from regular encouragement to help her build confidence and try new things.

Communication

Nicola communicates in non-traditional ways and has a strong understanding of photos and symbols. Support staff will play an important role in using these methods to help her express herself, make choices and engage in daily life

Nicola is looking for staff who are:

• Patient, understanding and empathetic
• Able to create a calm, reassuring and nurturing environment
• Encouraging and positive in their approach
• Observant and responsive to communication through behaviour

Experience of working with people with autism and/or individuals who communicate through behaviours would be preferred.

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

Carrie.newland@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 2026, starting salary £13.45 per hour (£27,277 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.55 per hour (£27,479 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