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Dear Applicant 
Re: Job Ref SM CG

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

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Admin Support
Independent Living Team

Job Ref: SM CG Part-Time Personal Assistants for companionship/housekeeping, Edinburgh, Polwarth area
Part-time – zero hours contract. There will be a range of shifts available on a week-by-week basis, including some evenings and weekends.
Purpose of Post: To be part of a team providing full time care, companionship and socialisation to a 60-year-old man with young onset dementia, enabling him to participate in activities, and to assist the household with day-to-day tasks.
Main Tasks
•	Care and Companionship including
o	Excursions, walks, visits to museums, art galleries, etc. 
o	Assisting to participate in appropriate activities, with clubs and activities provided around the city.
o	Helping with company and conversation at home, encouraging activities to maintain interest and socialisation and fitness.
o	Taking him to the gym, swimming, cycling or walking
•	Ensuring he takes appropriate food and liquid and care as required.
•	Light shopping and meal preparation when required.
•	Other tasks as reasonably requested by employer.
Hours and rate of pay: This is a zero-hours contract. All hours are variable each week depending on needs and availability. £13.50ph payable on the last Friday of the month through BACS.

Person specification 
•	Basic experience of care to an adult would be an advantage but not essential.
•	A flexible and relaxed approach, good sense of humour.
•	Caring. reliable and flexible.
•	Capable of helping the gentleman in a wide range of activities – both physical (eg inside and outside - gym, walking, swimming, racquet sports etc) and social / mental (eg conversation, films, games, music, integration into local groups and enabling him to stay connected to current friends). 
•	A driving license is not necessary, but if the successful candidate is prepared to drive for excursions, all (pre-arranged) expenses would be met.
This role is likely to develop depending on the successful candidate’s skills and interests as well as the relationship that is established. As this is a progressive disease, a willingness to establish a long term relationship is preferable, and additional hours over time will reflect this.
No formal qualifications are required. 
Applicants should be a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or be willing to join and willing to share with the employer, necessary costs will be met by the employer.

Application Form for Job Reference SM 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
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Surname		
Telephone number		
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Email 		
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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, 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. 
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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.