Date as Postmarked

Dear Applicant 

Re: Job Ref HH WN ML

Please find enclosed job description and application form for the post with the above job reference.

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living is only passing this information on to you on behalf of an individual employer. If you are short-listed you will be contacted by our client. 

If you do not hear from them within four weeks from you submitting your application, you can presume that you have been unsuccessful. Unfortunately we are unable to write to those who have not been short-listed for interview. 

Thank you for applying for the job and Good Luck with your application!

Yours faithfully

Admin Support
Independent Living Team

Job Description for Personal Assistant 
Job Reference: HH WN ML
The aim of the job is to provide assistance required by an elderly couple who live in Penicuik. 
A Personal Assistant is employed to help the couple live as safely and comfortably in their own home.  The ideal personal assistant will take time to get to know the couple and support them to live as independently as possible, whilst taking instructions from the couple’s family.  It is therefore vital that an employee has good communication and listening skills. 
The job involves assisting the couple with a variety of tasks. Like most people, their day varies so it is difficult to list every task that is expected of a Personal Assistant. 
After a period of familiarisation with the duties, you will be required to assist the couple with the following tasks, mostly without close supervision.  The post holder will therefore need to be able to work on their own initiative whilst at the same time be respectful of the couple’s wishes.
It would be advantageous if the postholder had some experience of working with the elderly/people with dementia.  It would be useful if the postholder was a member of the protection of vulnerable groups (PVG) scheme.
You do not have to be strong to do the job well but general good health is important. 
The job requires providing assistance with the following:
Personal Tasks
•	Assistance getting in and out of bed.
•	Assistance with showering / bathing.
•	Assistance with dressing and undressing.
•	Assistance with brushing hair and teeth.
•	Assistance with toileting.
•	Assistance  with stoma care.
•	Assistance with eating and drinking.
•	Assistance with medication, including applying medicinal creams.
Domestic Tasks
•	Preparing and cooking food.
•	Washing dishes and general cleaning of kitchen.
•	Being aware of infection control and what household tasks need to be carried out to maintain it.
•	General cleaning and tidying of house.
•	Change bed linen when required.
Other Tasks
•	Keeping records of what occurred during your shift.
•	Any other reasonable task.
Personal Specification 
The ideal Personal Assistant will be friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour. They must be reliable, trustworthy and punctual.  The postholder should be willing to “roll up their sleeves and do what’s needed,” whilst at the same time be aware that whilst they are delivering care they are also keeping the elderly couple company.

The Post
The rate of pay is £9.64 per hour.

The post is for 9 to 12 hours per week.  The shifts will be 1630 to 1930  three to four days per week, including  the weekends.  Some flexibility is required

There may be occasional overtime to cover staff annual leave/sickness.

To apply please either complete and return an application form or send in your CV as soon as possible.

CV should quote reference HH WN ML and be emailed to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk 

Application Form for Job Reference HH WN ML

Please complete the following application form as accurately and in as much detail as possible.  Shortlisting for interview will be based on the information you supply on the application form read in conjunction with the job description.
Please do not send in the job description or covering letter when returning the application form.  If you require more room please use a separate piece of paper with the job reference and your name on it.  If completing electronically press tab whilst the final cell in a table is selected to insert a new row.
Personal Details
First Name		
Surname		
Telephone Number		
Mobile Number		
Email Address		
Postal Address, first line.		
Postal Address, second line		
Postal Address, third line		
Postal Address, Town.		
Post Code		

Declaration
I agree that the information I have supplied in this application form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.  I understand that any deliberate falsification on my part will be viewed as gross misconduct and may lead to my dismissal without notice.
Signature of applicant: ____________________ Date: ________
(Please leave the signature and date blank if you are sending in the form electronically.  If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to sign a printed out copy then.)

History of Education and Training
Name of Educational Establishment	From	To	Qualifications Gained	

				

				

				

				

				

				

				

Work History (including voluntary work)
Name of Employer	Position held	From	To	Main Duties and reason for leaving 	

				

	

				

	

				

	

	

Additional Information 

After reading the Job Description carefully, consider what skills and experience you have that are suited to this post.  They need not have been gained in paid employment and may include special interests relevant to the post.  	

	

Work Availability
Please indicate in the table below what times you would be available for work within the period of the day, i.e. if you are available from 7am to 11am Tuesday morning, then put 7-11am in the box.  If you are available for any time write yes and please write no if you are not available.
	Morning	Afternoon	Evening	Overnight	
Sunday					
Monday					
Tuesday					
Wednesday					
Thursday					
Friday					
Saturday					
Supporting information
You do not need to fill out the following questions if they are not applicable to the post.  e.g. if the job description does not ask for PVG membership, then you may put N/A in the space provided.
Are you a member of the PVG Scheme? 		
PVG Membership Number		
Do you have a full driving licence that is valid in the UK?		
Do you have the use of a vehicle?		
If applicable, would you be prepared to use the vehicle for work?		
When could you start work?		
Where did you see this post advertised?		

References
Please write the names and contact details for two independent people who would be willing to provide a reference for you.  One of them should be your most recent employer.  Note that a telephone number is not sufficient.
	Reference 1	Reference 2	
Name			
Position			
Relationship to you			
Title of referee 			
Company			
Postal Address, line 1			
Postal address, line 2			
Postal address, town			
Post code			
Email address			
Telephone number			
			
Please return the completed application form as soon as possible. 
Application forms may be returned by email to: pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or can be posted to:  PA Recruitment, Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living, Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Road. Edinburgh, EH7 5QY
Please ensure that you have paid adequate postage to send any application forms by mail as LCIL does not accept postage otherwise.