Edinburgh Vacancies

Job Ref: LG SH Temporary Part-time Female Personal Assistant (G.O.R)

For 23 year old female wheelchair user until mid-August 2010

8 hours per week: Thursday 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm; Sunday and Monday 9pm to 10 pm, Friday 9pm to 11 pm.

£9.85 per hour.

Ability to undertake occasional relief cover could be useful.

All personal support at home including personal care and some household tasks and on outings. Must be flexible, cheerful and extremely reliable. Must speak fluent English.

Based South-West Edinburgh approx 3 miles from City Centre near bus routes 4, 44, 34 and 35

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Closing date for completed applications Friday 19th March 2010

Job ref: PGB - Personal Care Assistant Full/Part Time

£9.85 per hour

The position involves working night shifts (11pm - 7am) on a rota basis, to work in assisting a 53 year-old man disabled by Multiple Sclerosis. Located in South Edinburgh.

Start date 1st April 2010

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Closing date for completed applications is 20th March 2010.

Job Ref: OHLK5- Part Time Male (GOR)Personal Assistant

Male Personal Assistant required to assist young disabled man with personal care tasks and some domestic tasks.

Initially for 6 hours per week, 2 hours per morning, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; possibility of hours increasing.

Rate of pay: £6.63 per hour.

Previous experience in this type of work preferred.

This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

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New Closing Date: Wednesday 31st March 2010.

Ref: HF SH Life Enabling Companion (Personal Assistant) (female/male)

For fun loving, sociable 17 yrs old disabled girl (Central Edinburgh) seeking friendship as well as assistance with daily living.

Job includes part time work – 20 hours per week @ £8.10 per hour during holiday periods, with occasional sleepovers (£31.55 per session).

An initial assessment period of 40hrs (minimum) will be given to the successful applicant during period 24.03.2010 – 11.4.2010 (hours to be negotiated).

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 a good sense of humour are essential. Clean driving licence preferred but not essential.

Closing date for completed applications: Wednesday 17th March 2010

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Job Ref AH_LM - PT Experienced Cook Urgently Required - Stockbridge

Are you into Healthy eating and have time to spare?

A lady has restrictive dietary requirements and requires assistance with shopping for organic foodstuffs and cooking meals in batches that can be eaten on the day and stored in the freezer. Applicants must have the ability to cook using fresh seasonal ingredients and have a strong understanding of basic healthy cooking. They should be willing to help with various tasks and be very reliable.

Preferences will be given to those willing to offer long - term commitment and live locally.

A driving license is preferred. Non - smokers only.

The post is for 5 hours per week at £6.63/hour. Working days can be mutually agreed with the employer.

Please apply as soon as possible.

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JOB REF: MAE LK – Part time (p/t) & Relief Female Personal Assistant/s (PAs) (*GOR) Urgently Required- Davidson Mains

Pay rate £8.55 per hr. wages paid monthly.
I am seeking female assistant/s to help me, a disabled woman of 50 years with chronic pain and fatigue, with a variety of personal and light domestic duties.

Part-Time Post Information
Hours required:
2 – 3 Dayshifts (4.5 hrs min. per shift) usually 12.15 p.m.- 4.45pm.
plus min. 2-3 evening shifts (1 hr only) required, between 9.15 - 11.15 p.m.
P/t PAs will provide relief cover for each other when necessary.
The PA will also be required to provide relief cover for occasional weekends and public holidays.
No overnight work required.
Contracted public holidays paid at double rate.

Relief Post Information
Relief shifts vary as and when required to cover sick leave and annual leave for part time Personal Assistants. See hours above.

Information applicable to Part- Time & Relief Posts
Previous care experience preferred but not essential as training will be given on the job. Long-term availability preferred. Driver preferred but not essential.
May suit no. 41/ 29 (LRT) bus user or has own transport. Applicants must be cheerful, flexible and reliable. Rewarding work, excellent conditions and friendly environment.
* GOR= Genuine Occupational Requirement

Please reply as soon as possible. Applicant needs to be available from beginning of March (earlier if possible)
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Job Ref RGLK4 : Personal Assistant – Leith Area

Personal Assistant required by a young disabled man, who lives with his partner, to assist with daily living.

Personal Assistant should preferably be able to start work early March 2010.

Tasks will principally include cooking, cleaning and other domestic roles.
Driving licence desirable, but non essential.
Good cooking skills required.

Job comprises of 18 hours per week paid at £7 per hour. Hours will typically include four weekdays between 6pm and 8pm plus five hours each Saturday and five hours each Sunday.

Holiday/sick cover to be agreed on a rota system.

Deadline for completed applications 15th March 2010.

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Male Personal Assistant required for part time post, West Edinburgh – Ref SU540 - LK

Male personal assistant required for 58 year old male wheelchair user.

Part time, 14 hours per week.

£6.63 per hour.

Assistant must be flexible in their working hours to fit around care requirements.

Main duties to include:

• All general household tasks, cleaning (including bathroom and kitchen) tidying, vacuuming, laundry and ironing.

• Also tend to shopping, food preparation and cooking of evening and lunch meal. Prepare and provide breakfast.

• Personal assistant also expected to tend to personal needs.

• Prompting to take medication.

• Give support and physical assistance to use public transport to enable employer to maintain social activities and improve quality of life.

Please download an application pack below or call our 24 hr recruitment line on 0131 475 2558 or email pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk
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Closing date for completed applications 26th February 2010

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Job Ref: AD SE – Relief Personal Assistants – Edinburgh

Disabled man with cerebral palsy, wheelchair user, requires pool of relief personal assistants to join a small team undertaking personal care, domestic and other tasks.

Shifts are Mon – Fri
Pay Rate £9.85 per hour.
Some previous care knowledge required.
Must be an animal lover.
Must be able to drive and be prepared to use own car.

Relief shifts vary as and when required to cover sick leave and annual leave for part time Personal Assistants.

The post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

No closing date.

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Ref: GM SE Part-time Personal Assistant - Edinburgh

Duties will include supporting the employer, a disabled man, in various social and leisure activities. A driving license is essential.

Pay rate £9.33 per hour.
5 hours a week.

No closing date. Please reply as soon as possible.
Advert posted 15 July 2009.

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