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Dear Applicant 

Re: Job Ref RS CG

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

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Independent Living Team
Job Ref: RS CG: Part-time Personal Assistants for physically disabled man £11.29 per hour- Edinburgh/Pilton area
I am an outgoing 56-year old man, ex sportsman as para-olympics athlete who is partially sighted, since birth as a result of cerebral palsy. Due to poor mobility, I walk with two sticks indoors and I am a manual wheelchair user when out in the community. My areas of interest are cinema, football, swimming, horse racing, shopping and visiting places. 
I am looking for one or two people available to provide 16 hours of flexible support per week to predominantly assist me going out and about in the community, doing social activities, companionship and empower me to maintain a level of physical activity and sustain connections with my local community. I would also expect the successful applicant to accompany me once a month on a day trip to visit different places outside Edinburgh using public transport. 

Person Specification:
You will have experience working with disabled people although training will be provided to understand my personal circumstances. 
Because the post involves pushing me in a manual wheelchair when going out, you must be fit and strong enough to carry out this task. 
Ideally, you will hold a manual handling certificate although this is not essential as guidance will be provided.
Applicants will be required to join the PVG scheme if not already a member, fees will be covered by the employer.

Working hours and hourly rate of pay:
Tuesday either 11am till 5pm or 12pm till 6pm.
Thursday 11am till 6pm
Friday 12pm till 5pm or 1pm till 6pm
Once a month: day trip outside Edinburgh on a Saturday.
Hourly rate: £11.29 per hour

Application Form for Job Reference RS CG

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.)

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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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Relationship to you			
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Postal Address, line 1			
Postal address, line 2			
Postal address, town			
Post code			
Email address			
Telephone number			

Closing date: Friday 19th January 2024
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.