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Job Ref: AWS-SD2 Part-time Personal Assistant Required
No closing date - please apply as soon as possible
Personal Assistant is required to assist young person with special needs (autism/learning difficulties) in all aspect of personal, domesctic and social tasks. PA is expected to encourage employer to integrate with wider community and actively support to interact socially.
The job offers a great opportunity in terms of experience and job satisfaction.
Hours: The post is for 4 hours per week (flexible hours as negotiated with employer) and the rate of pay is £9.85 per hour.
Essential Criteria: PA must hold full valid license with access to own car.
If you are interested in this position, you can download an application pack below and return the completed form by email. Alternatively please email pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or call our 24 hours recruitment line on 01314752558. Please quote the Job Ref: AWS-SD2 and give your name and postal or email address.
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Job Ref: CMC-SD3 Part time Female Personal Assistant (Easter Road area) GOR
Closing date: 14th February 2012
50 something lady seeks Female Assistant to help with day to day tasks such as washing, dressing, light house work etc.
Hours: 8am to 9am (Monday to Friday) and some evenings 8pm to 9pm leading to a maximum of 10 hours per week.
Employer is a wheelchair user and all transfers are done using a hoist but training can be given to the right applicant.
The rate of pay is £8.55 per hour.
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.
If you are interested in this position you can download an application pack below and return the completed application form by email. Alternatively pleas email pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or call our 24 hours recruitment line on 01314752558. Please quote the Job Ref: CMCSD3, give your name, postal or email address.
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JOB REF: MAE LM – Female Personal Assistants Required (GOR)
Rewarding work, excellent conditions and friendly environment.
I am seeking relief female assistant/s to help me, a disabled woman of 52 years with chronic pain and fatigue, with a variety of personal and light domestic duties.
Pay rate £8.55 per hour.
Post Information - Relief and Part-time Posts available
Part-time post to work 2 day shifts and 2 evening shifts, and 3 day shifts and 2 evenings shifts on alternate weeks.
Day shifts usually from mid morning to late afternoon
Evening shifts from 10pm – 11pm.
Relief post only to cover other staff holidays and sickness cover.
No overnight work required.
Contracted public holidays paid at double rate.
Person Specification
Previous care experience preferred but not essential as training will be given on the job. You may be required to work more hours during the training period.
Long-term availability preferred. Driver preferred but not essential.
Applicants must be cheerful, flexible and reliable.
Please reply as soon as possible.
To apply for this post please complete an application pack by clicking on the link below. Alternatively you can request an application pack by emailing your name and Job Ref MAE LM to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk
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Job Ref: DM KL Support Worker Required to Support Young Man with Daily Living - Granton Area
Closing date: 31st January, 2012
Support is required by 19 year old man who lives in his own flat and has some autistic traits
The aim of the job is to assist with daily living, integrating into the community, managing his tenancy, cooking, shopping, etc.
You will be required to provide emotional support and to ensure that anxiety and stress is kept to a minimum.
Person requirements:
This position would suit someone who is methodical and has good initiative with an ability to plan ahead. You should be friendly, calm and patient. Good cooking skills and relevant experience essential. A full driving licence desirable.
The post:
The post is for 20 hours per week. Shifts:
Mon: 2pm-6pm
Tue: 6pm-10pm
Wed: 9am-11am
Fri: 7.30-9.30pm
Sat: 2pm-6pm
Sun: 6pm-10pm
Shifts are flexible and days and times may vary.
Rate of Pay: £10.05
To apply for this post, you can download an appliccation pack by clicking on the link below. Alternatively, you can request an application pack by emailing pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or calling our 24 hour recruitment line on 0131 475 2558 and leave your name, address, and quote Job Ref DM KL.
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Job Ref RG LM5 - Personal Assistant Required by Male - Leith
Please apply for this post asap.
Personal Assistant required by a young disabled man, who lives with his partner, to assist with daily living.
Personal Assistants should preferably be able to start work immediately.
Tasks will principally include cooking, cleaning and other domestic tasks.
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.
If you are interested in apply for this post, you can download an application pack by clicking on the link below. Alternatively, you can request an application pack by emailing your name, address and quote Job Ref RG LM5 to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or you can call our 24 hour recruitment line on 0131 475 2558.
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JOBREF:SEB01/12 FEMALE PERSONAL ASSISTANT/DRIVER
Tired of 9-5, humdrum jobs? Then try working for me, when every day brings variety and challenge!
I am an active disabled person who requires full assistance with every aspect of my busy life. To this end I employ a team of PAs, and currently have a vacancy for 40 hours approx (inc 2 overnight shifts) - details negotiable.
•Flexibility required eg to cover staff sickness/holidays.
•Current driving licence required.
•Qualifications/experience NOT required - SENSE OF HUMOUR ESSENTIAL!
•(Training and support given by myself and senior PA at start of post and later as required)
£8.75 per hour.
Closing date: 10 February 2012. Start late March.
If you are interested in receiving an application pack for SEB01/12/KS please click on this link
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Job Ref EN LM. Female Personal Assistant Required by Disabled Woman - Leith
Closing date: 1st February, 2012
2 Positions Available
Position 1:
21 hours per week. Wednesday – Friday 10am – 5pm.
Rate of pay: £8.55 per hour.
Tasks include: assisting with showering, dressing, general housework, caring for dogs – cleaning and walking, shopping, laundry and cooking, give medication.
Position 2:
Sleepovers are required every Monday and Wednesday night 11pm – 8am.
Rate of pay: £32.50 per sleepover.
For both positions, additional hours may be available to provide holiday cover.
Must be dog friendly.
To apply for this position please click on the link below to download an application pack. Alternatively, you can request and application pack by emailing pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or calling our 24 hour recruitment line on 0131 475 2558.
Please click here to download an appilcation pack from www.lothiancil.org.uk.
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Job Ref: US-SD Part-time Female Carer is required in Edinburgh (GOR)
Part-time Carer is required to provide assistance to an elderly lady with all aspects of domestic and social tasks. Carer should be willing to accompany her to various social activities and places of interest.
The candidate must be able to speak in either Urdu/Punjabi/Hindi.
Awareness of Asian culture and ability to cook Asian food is desirable.
Personal qualities: Enthusiastic, positive, good communication skills and must respect employer's confidentiality at all times.
The post is for approximately 8 hours per week and the rate of pay is £6.63 per hour.
If you are interested in this position you can download an application pack below and return the completed form by email. Alternatively please email pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or call our 24 hours recruitment line on 01314752558. Please quote the Job Ref: US-SD and give your name and postal or email address.
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Job Ref: CHSD Part-time female Personal Assistant Required, Edinburgh Kingsknowe area (GOR)
Closing date: 30.01.12
1 post available
Post: Assistance is required by an elderly lady with all aspects of social tasks. Approximately 5 hours per week. Successful candidate must have full valid UK license and access to own car.
The rate of pay is £6.63 per hour
Essential criteria: PA should be honest, empathetic, have patience, good sense of humour, and good communication skills.
If you are interested in this position you can download an application pack below and return the completed form by email. Alternatively please email pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or call our 24 hours recruitment line on 01314752558. Please quote the Job Ref: CHSD and give your name and postal or email address.
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Job Ref: BMSD2 Part-time Female Personal Assistant required (GOR) 2 posts available
No closing date: Please apply as soon as possible
Personal assistant is required to assist woman with impairment. PA should assist employer with social, domestic and personal tasks.
Essential criteria: PA must be reliable, trustworthy and respect employer's confidentiality at all times. Good sense of humour with ("can do") attitude is required. Flexiblity is an essential criteria of the job with regard to working pattern and availability for work. PA must hold current UK driving license and must be willing to drive employer's adapted vehicle.
Experience is not essential as training will be provided. PA must be willing to receive on-going training in the job.
Early morning and late night shifts (not overnights) are part of the job. The post is for 42 hours per week (21 hours for each PA) and the rate of pay is £6.63 per hour.
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.
If you are interested in this position you can download an application pack below and return the completed form by email. Alternatively please email pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or call our 24 hours recruitment line on 01314752558. Please quote the Job Ref: BMSD2 and give your name and postal or email address.
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Job Ref: AM-SD Relief Personal Assistant Required
No closing date: please apply as soon as possible.
Relief PA is required to assist young disabled person with all aspects of personal, domestic and social tasks.Good communication skills, sensitive, preferably with an understanding of disability (Spina Bifida).
PA should be energetic, positive with an outgoing personality and must respect employer's confidentiality at all times.
Must hold full UK driving license.
The post is on ad-hoc basis, as and when required and the rate of pay is £8.55 per hour.
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.
If you are interested in this position, you can download an application pack below and return the completed form by email. Alternatively please email pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or call our 24 hours recruitment line on 01314752558.
Please quote the Job Ref: AM-SD, give your name, postal or email address.
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