LS WN EL, Female Personal Assistant required
My name is Lucia and I’m a second year student at Queen Margaret University.
I am an 18 year old Spanish girl who has Cerebral Palsy with only physical impairments in my legs. I use an electrical wheelchair. For my second year of university, I wanted to live away from campus and therefore I am renting a flat in Albion Gardens, which is located in the Leith area, moments away from Easter road. It is easily reached by a variety of transport links. Furthermore, the assistance does not require any previous training, as I do not need any medical assistance of any kind, just assistance with everyday tasks. However it is appreciated if the person has strength to for example help with showering.
This job is paid weekly. It is paid £9.41 ph.
Personal tasks
– Assistance getting in and out of bed
– Assistance getting dressed and undressed
– Assistance with showering
Assistance with going to the gym
Domestic tasks
– Assistance with the organization/maintenance of room order and clothes
– Laundry and ironing
– Breakfast and sometimes cooking
I am looking for a Personal Assistant who is friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour. She must be reliable, trustworthy and punctual. It is important that my assistant is aware of and sensitive to my needs. As a Personal Assistant is required to work one-to one, it is important that my personal assistant and myself maintain an open and honest relationship. Furthermore, that she is flexible and that she is a woman,
This job will be evenly divided between approximately four people, so the shifts would be divided evenly between morning, afternoon and night with each shift not lasting longer than 3 hours. This job is very flexible in terms of what shifts suit you best and includes weekends.
To start with a trial week as soon as possible.
If you are interested in the position, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Lucia Saez Valle
The Edinburgh Interfaith Association round table discussion
The Edinburgh Interfaith Association is looking to hold a round table discussion on the 24th of February at Augustines United looking at what are the barriers and obstacles to full equality and inclusion for people of different characteristics within faith communities. What can be done to make our places of worship and faith communities fully accessible and welcoming to people with physical disabilities, living with dementia of different genders and sexual identities?
Please confirm if you are able to take part by emailing [email protected] for further information.
Elections Edinburgh 2019
The Electoral Commission have asked Returning Officers to forward their 2019 General Election accessibility survey. This can be accessed through the link below:
https://www.research.net/r/KSGWLYD
The Commission is looking to get to get as much on your experience of registering to vote and voting as possible for the UK Parliamentary General Election on 12 December last year.. The deadline is 31 January 2020.
If you have any questions you can contact the Electoral Commission directly – with the contacts below. If you have any comments about the delivery of elections in Edinburgh specifically you can raise then with me or via [email protected]
DWP accessible customer communications needs survey
DWP wants to improve www.gov.uk. We are focussing on helping customers with a disability who need us to adjust the way we communicate.
We created a survey about this. It will only take a few minutes to complete.
We need feedback from anyone who needs this additional help, or from the people who support them.
We would be very grateful if you would complete the survey. Please also share the survey link with anyone you think appropriate. This invaluable feedback will help DWP to ensure www.gov.uk meets these customers’ needs.
FI WN EL, personal assistant required
Personal assistant required to work as part of a team supporting a young man with cerebral palsy who lives in the family home and who requires support with all aspects of daily living including personal care.
The applicant must be of a caring nature, committed, trustworthy, reliable, punctual, and fluent in spoken English. While experience is preferred, it is not essential – character/personality is more important.
A car driver is essential as the family home is on the outskirts of North Berwick and not on a bus route.
The position is part time and flexible and could involve day shifts and waking nights.
Applicants should state their availability and preferred hours on the application form.
Although mainly working individually there will be occasions when it is necessary to work in a team. There may be occasional overtime to cover staff annual leave.
Essential
Fun loving
Sense of humour
Clean driving license valid in the UK
Non smoker
Good health
Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers
Punctual
Good communication and listening skills
Reliable and trustworthy
Membership (or willingness to join) PVG scheme
The rate of pay is £10 per hour.
To apply please either send in your CV or complete and return an application form as soon as possible.
Application forms can be downloaded from FI WN EL ap pack 15 jan 2020 or by emailing [email protected] and quoting reference FI WN EL. Alternatively, you can phone 0131 475 2558, quote reference FI WN EL and leave your contact details.
If sending in your CV, please quote reference FI WN EL and either email to [email protected] or post to FI WN EL Recruitment, LCIL, Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY.
EARN Event about discrimination
The Equality and Rights Network (EARN) are delighted to let you know about their upcoming event taking place on Thursday 20 February at Norton Park Conference Centre. The event will be based on the idea of changing minds one conversation at a time, this interactive discussion event will focus on 4 key equalities topics and will feature a mix of speakers, group discussion and activities, and practical advice on how to deal with discriminatory behaviour.
Further details will follow shortly along with a link to register your attendance, but in the meantime please put the date in your diary!
Scottish Parliament Health & Sports Committee
Scottish Parliament Health & Sport Committee has launched a call for views for an inquiry into adult social care support which they will be carrying out in spring next year. The committee clerk has been liaising with us over the past couple of weeks, and has provided reassurance that the inquiry will not replicate what the reform programme has already spent time exploring. We hope that the inquiry will provide further helpful depth and drive to the impetus to make positive changes in adult social care in Scotland.
The full consultation can be accessed through this link – https://yourviews.parliament.scot/health/social-care-inquiry. The call for views will run until Thursday 20 February 2020. The press release that was sent out yesterday, by the Scottish Parliament, is also available to view.
NHS Crisis Guide
The updated Crisis Guide with details of all services available over the festive period can be found below.
Edinburgh Food Bank Christmas Opening Times
The Edinburgh Food Bank Christmas opening times are listed below.
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The Disabled Children and Young Peoples (Transitions)(Scotland) Bill
Johann Lamont MSP has lodged a Member’s Bill in the Scottish Parliament to give disabled young people and their families additional rights and support during transitions.
The Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions)(Scotland) Bill would give a right to a Transitions Plan to every child or young person with an impairment or long term health condition. Support with transitions would then remain in place for the young person and their parents until no longer needed, or the young person’s 26th birthday.
The Bill would also require the Scottish Government to introduce a national transitions strategy to improve outcomes for children and young people with a disability, and require the Scottish Government to appoint a Minister with special responsibility for transitions. The consultation document and a copy of the proposed Bill, can be accessed at:
https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/113161.aspx
There’s to be a public meeting about the Bill in Glasgow (details below).