Job reference: JT CK ED
Area: Edinburgh (Southeast)
Hours: Part time – up to 6 hours a week (Weekends and School Holidays)
Rate of Pay: £14.82 per hour
Closing date: open
We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support my 16-year-old Grandson with daily activities and social outings. He is a wheelchair user and lives with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy.
He is a friendly and sociable young person who enjoys jigsaw puzzles, jenga, connect 4 and monopoly. He loves swimming, bowling and going to the shops. He enjoys going to McDonalds to eat too.
Role Responsibilities:
- Assisting with personal care when required
- Supporting him to access the community (e.g. lunch outings, social activities, bus rides)
- Pick-up and drop-off from Holiday Hub and respite services when required
- Administering medication when needed
- Providing companionship and encouraging independence
About You:
- Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual
- Able to follow instructions while also using your own initiative
- Compassionate, patient, and positive in your approach
- Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy is essential
- A full UK driving licence is desirable (access to a family car may be provided for outings)
Additional Information:
- Training can be provided, including sliding board transfers
- Experience supporting wheelchair users or people with physical disabilities is beneficial but not essential.
If you think you will be a good fit for this role, we are keen to hear from you.
How to apply
How to Apply:
Applications by CV and cover letter are accepted. Email a CV and covering letter including reference number JT CK ED to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk
Candidates should be members of the PVG scheme or be willing to join.
Proof of right to work in the UK must be presented.