Temporary contract, rewarding job experience.
Disabled woman, former Paralympian in swimming, Boccia and athletics with varied interests, a cracking bubbly and cheeky personality and a great sense of humour, is looking to employ female personal assistants to support her with all aspects of daily life.
Employer enjoys reading, music, and is writing her biography at the moment.
Support includes assistance with personal care and learning about employer’s support needs (catheter) etc.
Essential criteria: friendly, approachable, reliable with a “can do” attitude who will respect employer’s choices and independence. Cooking skills would be an advantage but not essential.
This post is to cover long term sick leave for 19.5 hours per week and three sleepovers.
Tuesday night 9.30pm to 11.00pm then sleepover 9 hours
Wednesday morning 8.00am to 1.00 pm
Wednesday night 9.30pm to 11.00pm then sleepover 9 hours
Thursday morning 8.00am to 1.00pm
Thursday night 9.30pm to 11.00pm then sleepover 9 hours
Friday morning 8.00am to 1.00pm
The rate of pay is £14.18 per hour for daytime hours and £12.00 per hour for sleepovers.
Note: posts subject to a PVG Scheme membership check and if you are not a member, you will be asked to join before any formal offer could be made.
*Genuine Occupation Requirement
How to apply
To apply: To apply please obtain and application form. An application pack for PA vacancy CJ LM can be downloaded by clicking here.
Alternatively email pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or call 24 hour recruitment line on 0131 475 2558. Quote Job Ref: CJ LM and give your name and postal or email address.