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Dear Applicant 
Re: Job Ref AP SD WL

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

AP SDWL Job Description for Personal Assistant for Teenage Girl

The aim of the job is to provide assistance to my daughter, a young teenage girl, with guidance from me, her mother.

A Personal Assistant is employed to help her live her life the way she chooses. Getting the right assistance when she needs it will allow her to lead her life more independently.  A Personal Assistant will enable her to do this by listening to guidance from me and her and following any instructions, along with spending time to get to know her. 

It is vital that you have good communication and listening skills as you will be required to assist my daughter with the tasks below, without close supervision from me.  You will therefore need to be able to work on your own initiative whilst at the same time being respectful of my own and my daughter's wishes.

The job will involve assisting her in the morning, afternoon, evenings and/or overnight including support with snacks/meals, daily activities in and out of the house and getting up/going to bed routines including all personal care. The post involves assisting her with a wide range of tasks. Like most people, her day varies, so it is difficult to list every task that is expected of a Personal Assistant. 

The job involves some moving with the use of a hoist and/or stair climber.  Full training will be provided where necessary.  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 physiotherapy exercises
•	Assistance with showering / bathing
•	Assistance with dressing and undressing
•	Assistance with brushing hair and teeth
•	Assistance with preparing food and drink
•	Assistance with toileting
•	Assistance with medication
•	Assistance to get up and down the stairs
•	Assistance to transfer from wheelchair to chairs etc
•	Assistance with getting comfortable at bed-time
•	Responding during the night to discomfort or care needs.

Domestic Tasks

•	Preparing and cooking food
•	Cleaning up after food preparation
•	Dusting and/or vacuuming
•	Stacking dishwasher, washing dishes and general cleaning/tidying of kitchen
•	Folding laundry and ironing
•	Any other light domestic duties as needed.

Social Tasks

•	Assistance with leisure activities such as games, music, arts and crafts and other activities
•	Support to go out with friends
•	Support with going out eg. shopping and other leisure activities outwith the home.

Other Tasks

•	Driving
•	Any other reasonable task.

Personal Qualities

I am looking for a Personal Assistant who is friendly, kind, patient and understanding with a good sense of humour. You must be reliable, trustworthy, punctual and able to work well without close supervision. You must be able to follow instructions and provide the required support. You need to be aware of and sensitive to my daughter’s needs so you must be able to listen to her and respond as needed.   As a Personal Assistant you are required to work one-to one, it is important that the employer and employee maintain an open and honest relationship.

Due to my daughter’s health it is vital if you are unwell with any respiratory illness, or showing any signs of cough or cold, you must notify me to check if it is safe for you to come to work or not.

The Post

Hours: Weekly hours can be agreed in discussion with employer and can be for one or more shifts. Hourly rate is £12.94.

Shift details:  
Overnights 10.00pm-6.00am 
Evening shifts 2 hrs approx. 7.30pm-9.30pm 
Morning shifts 2 hrs approx. 6.30am-8.30am 

NB Evening shifts and overnights can be put together for a longer shift 

Application Form for Job Reference AP SD WL

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		

		
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
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Work History (including voluntary work)
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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.
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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	
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Position			
Relationship to you			
Title of referee 			
Company			
Postal Address			

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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.