Date as Postmarked

Dear Applicant 
Re: Job Ref RB LM

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 

Permanent position, paid annual leave

Support worker required for female in her 60s with ME/CFS (Myalgic encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome) and anxiety and EMF (Electro-Magnetic Field) sensitivity. This is for psychological and practical support.
This job essentially requires making a plan with the employer to support me with knowing or recognising my limits and doing tasks within these limits. Such a plan may include helping me to schedule rest and keeping away from technology. This is with a view to improving the CFS and managing it, and giving support to implement the plan. 
It would be preferable for the applicant to be a driver to support me with shopping and other tasks out with my home
Some tasks may be required occasionally such as shopping and IT support.  It would be advantageous for an applicant to be familiar with Apple technology as I will require support to do things on my iPad. It is important to understand that I would be looking for a PA to complete the tasks (such as downloading files) rather than teaching me how to use the iPad. I am looking for support in spending less time on the iPad. These are variable and require flexibility. 
Social distancing required at times (some mask wearing).

Some knowledge of ME/ CFS required and experience is essential. Here is a link to the NHS website for anyone who wants to learn more: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs/ 

4 hours per week at £12.87 per hour.
Post subject to references and PVG membership is essential. If you are not already a member of PVG you will be asked to join.
Person Specification 
	
	Essential	Desirable	
Education and qualifications	Educated to secondary level	Relevant professional qualification or higher education training	
Skills and abilities	Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to work without close supervision

Good organisational / time 
management skills

Good interpersonal skills

Carefully observe social distancing within my house	Negotiation skills

Creative problem solving skills

Advocacy skills

Basic computer skills	
Experience/ knowledge
(Paid or voluntary work)	Understanding of person-centered working

Some knowledge of ME/ CFS required 

Understanding of, or willingness to learn about what it is like to live with anxiety	Direct personal experience of disability

Experience of working with individuals with anxiety

Experience of ME/CFS 	
Personal attributes	Reliable and trustworthy 
Flexible and responsible
Non-judgmental
Ability to recognise work/personal
boundaries
Sensitive and approachable 
Laidback and easygoing
Gentle and reassuring	Sense of humour
Enjoys a challenge
Persistence
Team worker
	
Other requirements	Willingness to get a PVG/PVG update	Car driver with a clean licence 	

Application Form for Job Reference RB LM

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.)

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 your skills and experience which are suited to this post.  These do not need to have been gained in paid employment, and may include interests relevant to the post.  	

	

Work Availability
Please indicate in the table below what times you would be available for work within the day ie. if you are available from 7.00am to 11.00am Tuesday morning, then write 7-11am in the box.  If you are available for any time within the day and period, write yes and write no if you are not available.
	Morning	Afternoon	Evening	Overnight	
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Supporting information
Answer the following questions if they are 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	
Name			
Position			
Relationship to you			
Title of referee 			
Company			
Postal address			
			
Town			
Post code			
Email 			
Telephone number			
Mobile			
			
May be contacted prior to interview? 			

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.