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Dear Applicant 

Re: Job Ref KC WN

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
 
The aim of the job is to provide assistance required by the employer, a disabled man.

A personal assistant should provide the help I need at my request. Too often a disabled person can find that those who assist them try to take over and make decisions about what the disabled person should do and how. In fact, you can only provide the assistance I really need by listening to my requests and instructions on how to do tasks. Getting the right assistance allows me to live independently.

The job involves assistance with a variety of tasks. Like most people, my day varies so it is difficult to list every task that is expected of a Personal Assistant. 

The Post

Looking to fill two permanent posts both for 98 hours per 4 week rota. These post will be 2 weekday waking nightshifts 10pm until 8am and a weekend every 4 weeks Saturday and Sunday dayshift 9 am to 6pm. 

Additional hours may also be available to cover holidays and sickness.  

Hourly rate £11.40.

The Post-holder

You will work as a Personal Assistant mostly on your own. The job requires someone who has good communication and listening skills with an ability to follow instructions.
Experience in using lifting aids will be an advantage, however training will be provided.

It is important that the employee is someone who is sensitive to the needs of the employer but also respects the family environment. Care will be provided within the family home therefore confidentiality and respect for the family’s privacy and daily routine is of utmost importance.

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 teeth
Assistance with eating and drinking
Assistance with toileting

Domestic Tasks
Preparing and cooking food
Washing dishes and general cleaning of kitchen
Laundry and ironing
General cleaning and tidying of house
Assistance with shopping

Social Tasks
Help to go to pubs, cinema, theatre with or without friends
Shopping for pleasure
Assistance with correspondence – phone calls / letter writing
Assistance with other leisure activities e.g. board-games, music, reading

Other Tasks
Assistance to maintain upkeep of equipment e.g. wheelchairs
Driving (car driver preferred but not essential)
Any other reasonable task

Personal Qualities

Reliability and trustworthiness
Friendly and easy-going
Sensitive and approachable
Punctual
Sense of humour

Application Form for Job Reference KC WN

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.
	Morning	Afternoon	Evening	Overnight	
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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.