Date as Postmarked

Dear Applicant 

Re: Job Ref JM GI

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: JM GI

The aim of the job is to provide assistance to a young man with Autism with guidance from his parent.

A Personal Assistant is employed to help the young person to live their life the way they choose whilst at the same time giving them guidance and support to make safe decisions. 

Getting the right assistance when I need it will allow me to lead my life independently when I am older.  A Personal Assistant will enable me to do this by listening to the guidance provided by my parent and following any instructions along with spending time to get to know me. Sometimes I find it hard to communicate what I need and therefore it is vital that an employee has good communication and listening skills. 

The job involves assisting me 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. 

After a period of familiarisation with the duties, you will be required to assist me with the following tasks, sometimes without close supervision from my parent.  The post holder will therefore need to be able to work on their own initiative whilst at the same time be respectful of my own and my parent’s wishes.

You do not have to be strong to do the job well, but general good health and some level of fitness 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:

Independent Living Skills
•	Travelling safely on public transport.
•	Budgeting and money skills.
•	Communication.
•	Planning for new activities and hobbies
Social Tasks
•	Help to go to cinema, theatre with or without friends.
•	Help to interact with other people of the same age.
•	Outings to learn and engage with new interests. 
•	Assistance when going out for a walk.
•	Assistance with other leisure activities e.g. board-games, music, reading and playing.
Other Tasks
•	Assistance to maintain appearance (i.e. checking I have combed my hair before leaving the home).
•	Any other reasonable task.

Personal Qualities

I am looking for a Personal Assistant who is friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour. 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. You will be expected to act as a positive role model in the young man’s life. 

The Post
The rate of pay is £14.82

The post is for 4-8  hours per week and the shifts will be 4 hours per shift as arranged with the employer.

Application Form for Job Reference JM GI

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 		
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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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, ie. 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.  eg. 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 valid in the UK?		
Do you have the use of a vehicle?		
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. Please indicate whether referees may be contacted prior to interview. 
	Reference 1	Reference 2	
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May be contacted prior to interview? 			
Please return the completed application form by 4 pm on the closing date. 
Application forms may be returned by email to: pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or 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.