Edinburgh Vacancies
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REF: CU274/KS Part-time PA (17 hours at weekend) required to support disabled person in Goldenacre area, Edinburgh
PA required to give reliable assistance to disabled person. Activities would be both at home and outwith and include: Meeting up with friends/family, shopping, theatre, entertaining friends, assistance to cook, visiting Royal Botanic Gardens, assistance with light gardening.
Saturday 9am until 7pm, Sunday noon until 7pm @ £8.55 p/h. Experience required. Must like cats
The closing date for this post will be 4pm on Friday 28th June, with interviews scheduled for either/and the afternoons of Tues 9th , Thurs 11th July.
Click here to download an application pack for job ref: CU274/KS
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Job Ref: DW-SD Part-time Personal Assistant required (North Edinburgh)
Personal Assistant is required to assist a highly inteligent Chinese/American disabled woman with all aspects of personal and some aspects of domestic tasks.
Essential criteria: Honest, enthusiastic, reliable, punctual, good communication skills, and must respect employer's choice and independence.
Hours: Approximately 6 - 12 hours per week at £8.55 per hour
Important note: This is a long term position, minimum commitment of a year is essential for this position.
The post is subject to PVG scheme checks and if you are not a PVG Scheme member you will be asked to join before any formal job offer could be made.
If you are interested in this position, please email pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or call our 24 hours recruitment line to request an application form on 01314752558. Please leave your name, postal or email address and the Job Ref: DW-SD Alternatively you could download an application pack below:
Click here to download application pack for Job Ref: DW-SD
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Job Ref: FF LM Life Enabling Companion/ Personal Assistant (Female/Male)
For fun loving, enthusiastic, sociable 21 yrs old disabled young woman who loves to live life to the full (Central Edinburgh) seeking friendship as well as assistance with daily living. Owing to one of the team members of six moving on we are seeking a further PA to join the current team.
Job includes part time work – minimum 10 hours per week @ £8.55 per hour (negotiated hours as much as possible) during weekends and some hours during the week. There will be an opportunity of the occasional sleepovers (£32.50 per session) once the trial period and full induction has ended.
Assistance with personal care, meals, leisure and a good level of physical health is preferred, however the ability to use own initiative, have excellent listening and communication skills with fluent English, and a great sense of humour and fun are essential. Clean driving licence is preferred but not essential.
Note: The post is subject to PVG scheme.
Closing date for completed applications: Thurs 20th June 2013
Interviews – Saturday 22nd June 2013
Immediate start
Click here to download an application pack for job ref: FF LM
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Job Ref: MG OH Female Personal assistant required by disabled woman (GOR) (Maybury area)
The aim of the job is to provide assistance required by the employer, a disabled woman.
The job involves assisting me with a variety of personal and domestic tasks including assistance with bathing/showering, dressing/undressing and preparing meals.
Personal qualities:
Good communication and listening skills with an ability to follow instructions are essential. Applicants must also be reliable, trustworthy, punctual and have a good sense of humour.
Additionally it is essential for the post holder to be dog/pet friendly.
The Post:
The post is part-time for 14 hours per week over seven days. The rate of pay will be £7.50 per hour. Flexibility will be required.
Note: The post is subject to PVG scheme checks and if you are not a PVG scheme member, you will be asked to join before any formal offer could be made.
Click here to download an application pack for job ref: MG OH
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Job Ref: JI OH Female Personal assistant required (GOR) (Craiglockhart Area)
A personal assistant is required to assist two children with guidance from the parent.
The job involves assisting the children with mainly personal care tasks including PEG feed, together with some social activities.
Personal qualities:
Applicants must be good with children and possess competent sign language skills. They will also have good personal hygiene and be reliable, trustworthy, punctual and have a good sense of humour.
Additionally it is essential for the post holder to respect the family’s privacy.
The Post
The post is for 6 hours per week and the rate of pay will be £9.85 per hour. The hours will be 2 hours per day 3 days a week between Mon-Fri, flexibility will be required.
Note: The post is subject to PVG scheme checks and if you are not a PVG scheme member, you will be asked to join before any formal offer could be made.
Click here to download an application pack for job ref: JI OH
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Job Ref LM13 Female Personal Assistant required by young disabled mother (GOR)
Closing date: 20th June 2013
Tasks:
You will be required to assist the Employer in her own home with personal care tasks, housework, attend appointments, socialising and also to assisting with looking after her young daughter.
Experience preferred. Training will be provided. May suit physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy or similar students.
Must be good with children and dog friendly.
The post:
This post is for a casual worker, but there is a strong possibility of a permanent position becoming available in the near future.
You will be required to work 2 day shifts per week (days variable but flexible) and 2-3 sleepovers per week.
Shifts are typically: Monday – Saturday 12noon – 6pm, Sunday 12noon – 7pm. Sleepover: 8pm – 6am.
Sleepover rate: £32.50/night.
Hourly rate: £8.55/hour
Please click here to download an application pack for Job Ref LM13
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Full time/Bank female personal assistant/carers required
Full time/Bank female personal assistant/carers required as part of a team to assist a young, active disabled woman in all aspects of her daily life in Edinburgh.
She has variety hobbies and interests.
Candidates should be reliable and adaptable, have cooking abilities, and most of all enjoy having a good time!
Previous experience would be preferable but not essential. 24/7 cover is required by a team. Flexibility is required to cover for holidays and sickness (sometimes at short notice).
Rate of pay is £9.85 per daytime hour and £32.50 for each sleep-over.
All enquiries please submit to dirpay.ac@gmail.com
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Job Ref: PGB Personal Care Assistant – Relief work
Day shifts and evening shifts will be available in July and August.
The work includes some personal care and driving.
Full, clean driving license required, applicants must be over 25 for insurance purposes.
Rate of pay £9.85 per hour.
Closing date for applications: 21st June 2013
Click here to download an application pack for job ref: PGB
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Job Ref: AW OH Male Personal Assistant required for 2 sleepovers per week in Kirkliston area (plus 2 hours per shift) (GOR) (Fixed term)
Male personal assistant required to assist a disabled man for two sleepover shifts per week (plus an additional two hours per shift)
As a Personal Assistant is required to work one-to one, it is important that the employer and employee maintain an open and honest relationship.
I am looking for a Personal Assistant who is friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour. They must be reliable, trustworthy and punctual. It is important that an employee is aware of and sensitive to my needs.
A medical background would be preferable but not essential as training will be provided. The applicant must also be physically fit and strong as moving and handling will be required.
The post
The post is for two sleepovers per week (flexibility required) at £32.50 per shift, plus an additional two hours per shift at £8.55 per hour.
Note: This post is initially for a 6 month period with a possibility of extension, subject to funding.
Click here to download an application pack for job ref: AW OH
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Job Ref: MARS Part-time Female Personal Assistant (GOR)
To assist a busy disabled woman,with all aspects of life including work, rest and play!
The post is for 15 hours per week including one overnight.
Rate of pay: £9.85
Closing date: 29th May 2013
To download an application pack for post ref: MARS please click here
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Job Ref: DW-SD Part-time Male/Female Personal Assistant Required
Personal assistant is required to assist a highly intelligent Chinese/American disabled woman with all the aspects of personal and some aspects of domestic tasks.
Essential criteria: Honest, enthusiastic, reliable, punctual, good communication skills and must respect employer's choices and independence.
Hours: approximately 4-5 hours per week at £8.55 per hour
Important note: This is a long -term position, minimum commitment of a year is essential for this position
The post is subject to PVG Scheme checks and if you are not a PVG scheme member you will be asked to join before any formal job offer could be made.
If you are interested in this position please email pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or call our 24 hours recruitment line to request an application form on 01314752558 Please leave your name, postal or email address and the Job Ref: DW-SD Alternatively download application pack below.
Click here to download application pack for Job Ref: DW-SD
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