I have a vacancy for a 4 hours per week, contracted personal assistant (PA) to support me as part of my PA team. This role will primarily focus on enabling me to access the gym environment, including the pool, to help me to maintain my health and be a part of my community.
Shifts will be Monday to Thursday evenings, or Friday-Sunday, due to my own employment. There will be additional opportunities to cover staff holidays and sickness throughout the rest of the week. This additional work would be in Penicuik.
Please see the job description in the application pack for more details.
The hourly rate of pay is £13.07 per hour subject to increase in the new financial year.
The post holder
An ideal post-holder would be someone who is compassionate, friendly, calm and patient with a good sense of humour. As the successful applicant will support me with accessing exercise, it is essential that the role-holder is comfortable and willing to participate in a gym and pool environment.
Driver – desirable but not essential.
First aid and moving and handling qualifications are desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. Passing these qualifications is mandatory.
Would be required to have a PVG membership suitable for working with Vulnerable Adults or be willing to join the scheme. This is a legal requirement as the position is a regulated role.
For a job description and application form, please download an application pack.
How to apply
Apply as soon as possible by completing and returning an application form JB WN ML ap pack 20 March 2026 or emailing your CV and covering letter to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk and remember to quote reference JB WN ML.
If sending in a CV, please remember to read the job description first before applying.