Date as Postmarked

Dear Applicant 

Re: Job Ref JW WN EL

Please find enclosed job description and application form for the post with the above job reference.

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living is only passing this information on to you on behalf of an individual employer. If you are short-listed you will be contacted by our client. 

If you do not hear from them within four weeks from the closing date, you can presume that you have been unsuccessful. Unfortunately we are unable to write to those who have not been short-listed for interview. 

Thank you for applying for the job and Good Luck with your application!

Yours faithfully

Admin Support
Independent Living Team

JOB DESCRIPTION  
Job reference JW WN EL

The aim of the job is to provide assistance required by me, the employer. I am a disabled man, with a good sense of humour. I have many interests, including animals, computers, shopping and meeting people. 

A Personal Assistant is employed to help me live my life the way I choose. Getting the right assistance when I need it allows me to lead my life independently.  A Personal Assistant will enable me to do this by listening to what I want and following my instructions. It is therefore vital that an employee has good communication and listening skills. 

The job involves assisting me with a variety of tasks. Like most people, my day varies so it is difficult to list every task that is expected of a Personal Assistant. 

After a period of familiarisation with the duties, you will be required to assist me with the following tasks, sometimes without close supervision.  The post holder will therefore need to be able to work on their own initiative whilst at the same time be respectful of my wishes.

It is important to recognize that the support will be provided within the family home.  Therefore, confidentiality and respect for the employer and his family’s privacy and daily routine is of the utmost importance.  Employees must be mindful of the employer’s dignity and self-respect at all times.

The job involves moving and handling and the occasional use of a track hoist.  At times you will need to support other carers with personal care tasks.  It is essential that the post holder has experience of carrying out personal care tasks.  A degree of physical fitness is required as you will occasionally need to push me in my manual wheelchair.  General good health is important.

It is advantageous but not essential that the post holder have a full driving license valid in the UK.

The job requires providing assistance with the following:

Personal Tasks
•	Assistance getting in and out of bed
•	Assistance with brushing teeth
•	Assistance with PEG feeding
•	Assistance with drinking, including ensuring the fluid is of the correct consistency
•	Assistance with leg bag
•	Assistance with continence care
•	Assistance with medication

Domestic Tasks
•	Preparing and cooking food (snacks)
•	Washing dishes and general cleaning of kitchen (tidying up after meals)
•	General cleaning and tidying of house
•	Assistance to look after my pet (giving water to the dogs)

Social Tasks
•	Assistance when going out for a walk
•	Assistance to go out to cafes or go shopping
•	Assistance when on the computer

Other Tasks
•	Assistance with gardening
•	Driving 
•	Any other reasonable task

Personal Qualities

•	Reliability and trustworthiness
•	Friendly and easy-going
•	Sensitive and approachable
•	Punctual
•	Sense of humour
•	Non-smoker
•	Mindful of the employer’s self-respect and dignity

The post
The rate of pay is £82.50 per day.
Initially there will be one shift per week lasting a day.  Hours will be discussed at the interview.
There may be occasional overtime.  The job may also be extended in time, depending on circumstances.
To apply please complete and return an application form as soon as possible.

Application Form for Job Reference JW WN EL

Please complete the following application form as accurately and in as much detail as possible.  Shortlisting for interview will be based on the information you supply on the application form read in conjunction with the job description.
Please do not send in the job description or covering letter when returning the application form.  If you require more room please use a separate piece of paper with the job reference and your name on it.  If completing electronically press tab whilst the final cell in a table is selected to insert a new row.
Personal Details
First Name		
Surname		
Telephone Number		
Mobile Number		
Email Address		
Postal Address, first line.		
Postal Address, second line		
Postal Address, third line		
Postal Address, Town.		
Post Code		

Declaration
I agree that the information I have supplied in this application form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.  I understand that any deliberate falsification on my part will be viewed as gross misconduct and may lead to my dismissal without notice.
Signature of applicant: ____________________ Date: ________
(Please leave the signature and date blank if you are sending in the form electronically.  If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to sign a printed out copy then.)

History of Education and Training
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Work History (including voluntary work)
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Additional Information 

After reading the Job Description carefully, consider what skills and experience you have that are suited to this post.  They need not have been gained in paid employment and may include special interests relevant to the post.  	

	

Work Availability
Please indicate in the table below what times you would be available for work within the period of the day, i.e. if you are available from 7am to 11am Tuesday morning, then put 7-11am in the box.  If you are available for any time write yes and please write no if you are not available.
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Supporting information
You do not need to fill out the following questions if they are not applicable to the post.  e.g. if the job description does not ask for PVG membership, then you may put N/A in the space provided.
Are you a member of the PVG Scheme? 		
PVG Membership Number		
Do you have a full driving licence that is valid in the UK?		
Do you have the use of a vehicle?		
If applicable, would you be prepared to use the vehicle for work?		
When could you start work?		
Where did you see this post advertised?		

References
Please write the names and contact details for two independent people who would be willing to provide a reference for you.  One of them should be your most recent employer.  Note that a telephone number is not sufficient.
	Reference 1	Reference 2	
Name			
Position			
Relationship to you			
Title of referee 			
Company			
Postal Address, line 1			
Postal address, line 2			
Postal address, town			
Post code			
Email address			
Telephone number			
			
Please return the completed application form as soon as possible.
Application forms may be returned by email to: pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or can be posted to:  JW WN EL Recruitment, Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living, Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Road. Edinburgh, EH7 5QY
Please ensure that you have paid adequate postage to send any application forms by mail as LCIL does not accept postage otherwise.