I have a vacancy for a zero-hours personal assistant (PA) to support me as part of my PA team. The role will involve supporting me with personal care tasks that help me to maintain my health and be a part of my community. There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for male applicants due to the personal care involved with this role.
This role is offered on a zero-hour basis due to recently moving to Edinburgh and the likely reassessment of my needs. Once this process is complete, a more established rota will be agreed and there may be opportunities for contracted hours to be offered across the team.
Please see the job description in the application pack for more details.
The hourly rate of pay is £13.65 per hour. The role will start at the end of August.
The post holder
An ideal post-holder would be someone who is compassionate, friendly, calm and patient with a good sense of humour. There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for male applicants due to the personal care involved with this role.
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.
How to apply
For a job description and application form, please download an application pack available here: Download JB WN ED application pack July 2026 and clearly state the shifts applied for.
Apply as soon as possible by completing and returning an application form or emailing your CV and covering letter to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk and remember to quote reference JB WN ED.
If sending in a CV, please remember to read the job description first before applying.