Job reference: GH ED

Area: City of Edinburgh
Working pattern: Part-time
Closing date: Open
Rate of pay: £14.82 per hour

Rate of pay £14.82, pay rise pending.

Young woman with autism, learning difficulties and mobility difficulties looking for a fun Personal Assistant (PA) to assist with travel which will include shopping, appointments, swimming and socialising events.

 

The post is 14 hours per week consisting of two split shifts on Monday and Thursday and two shifts on a weekend.

Hours of work

Monday: 1200 to 1300 and 1600 to 1700

Thursday: 1200 to 1300 and 1600 to 1700

Saturday: Five hour shift

Sunday: Five hour shift

Hours will be the same each week, weekend shift times are flexible.

 

The person needs support with balance including holding your arm, so the postholder must be physically able.

No experience needed as training will be provided.

The postholder must be friendly, outgoing and able to communicate clearly in English.

It is essential that the postholder be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme or be willing to join. The employer will cover the cost of this.


How to apply

For more information please download a job description here: Download GH ED job description April 2026.

Please apply as soon as possible by sending a CV and covering letter to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk quoting job reference GH ED.

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