Job ref. DW669, Personal Assistant and Care Worker wanted in Gilmerton, EH17 7AP

At least BA, master degree or above.

Honest, calm, creative, patient and proactive.

Respectful and polite manner.

Be able to offer intellectual stimulation, or emotional and moral support.

Interests in subjects like Literature, Biblical theology, Philosophy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Neuroscience, Maths, Medicine/Clinical, Nursing, Politics, Art, Law, Criminal Justice, Architecture, Herbology, Gardening, Interior design/Decor, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, etc.

Employer loves learning new things/subjects and discussing interesting topics.

Non-smoker preferred.

Main tasks:

Food shopping and cooking

Personal hygiene care

Maintain the house and gardens

Reading and writing emails, letters, filling forms and paying bills

Excellent communication skills with phone calls and correspondence

Social activities such as go to the gym, cinema, theatre, play house and voluntary work

Part-time position £13.65 hourly rate, 8 to 20 hours a week.

Full-time position is available.

Sleepover shifts 8 to 10 hours paid at £13.07 per hour.

The candidate must have a car with a valid driving licence.

3 months of probationary period.

Monthly payment plus holiday pay and pension scheme.

Please apply as soon as possible by completing and returning an application form. For more information and an application form please download an application pack.

Application packs can be downloaded from recruitment section of www.lothiancil.org.uk or by email pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk and quote reference DW669.