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Dear Applicant 

Re: Job Ref LS WN EL

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

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If you do not hear from them within four weeks from the closing date, 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 male Personal Assistant
Job reference LS WN EL

This post is to support the care of a 14 year old boy who is both profoundly deaf and has autism and lives in Tranent, with guidance from the parent.

The young person has a cochlear implant and wears one hearing aid. He currently has no spoken language and communicates via gestures and basic BSL. The postholder must have experience of using BSL or be trained to at least level 2 in BSL. Experience of using non-verbal communication techniques would be advantageous and it is essential that the postholder be an effective communicator.

It is essential that the postholder can offer a degree of flexibility as to when they are available to work.

The job is to support the young person to go to activities they enjoy, like cinema, swimming and soft play. Part of the job will be to support the young person with, and help him to acquire, independent living skills.  There will also be a requirement to support the young person with personal care tasks.
 
You do not need to be strong to do this job but general good health is important.

It is essential that the postholder is a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme or is willing to join.

The job requires providing assistance with the following:

Personal Tasks
•	Assistance with showering / bathing.
•	Assistance with dressing and undressing.
•	Assistance with eating and drinking.
•	Assistance with toileting including nappy change.
•	Monitoring of cochlear implant, processor and hearing aid.

Domestic Tasks
•	Preparing and cooking food.

Independent Living Skills
•	Travelling safely.
•	Support to develop skills in using public transport.
•	Communication, including supporting the young person to express his feelings.

Social Tasks
•	Help to go to cinema, theatre with or without friends.
•	Help to interact with other people of the same age.
•	Assistance with social interactions.
•	Assistance when going out for a walk.
•	Assistance to go swimming.
•	Assistance with soft play and parks.
•	Shopping for pleasure.
•	Assistance with other leisure activities e.g. board-games, going to beach, cycling, and playing.
•	Support to do other outdoor activities, including coming up with new outdoor activities.
•	Being aware of social situations where potential exists for the young person to be emotionally distressed and being proactive to minimise the distress or negate the potential eg, through distraction.

Other Tasks

•	Assistance to maintain upkeep of equipment eg, cochlear implant and hearing aid.
•	Driving. 
•	Any other reasonable task.

Personal Qualities
I am looking for a Personal Assistant who is friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour and good with kids.  They must be reliable, trustworthy and punctual. It is important that an employee is aware of and sensitive to my needs. As a Personal Assistant is required to work one-to one, it is important that the employer and employee maintain an open and honest relationship.

The Post
Rate of pay is £11 per hour.  The postholder will also be entitled to paid annual leave.

The post will mainly occur at weekends or during school holidays for full or half days.

To apply please complete and return and application form as soon as possible.

Application Form for Job Reference LS WN EL

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
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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, 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.