Job Description

Job PurposeOur Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).Job DetailsWe are looking for a Personal Assistant for a man who lives in Craigmillar, Edinburgh.We are looking for two 16-20 hour shifts.Details of the days and times that support is provided:

• Mon -Sun 9am until 7pm (occasional night shifts if at Theatre)

About this opportunityThis man is proud of his appearance and of the way he looks. He is sociable but cautious and likes routines. He also loves a good chat and is approachable. For him it is very important to have good staff and takes time to trust new members of staff, although he will engage well and will try to get to know them.

• He loves art, history and learning new things.
• He also enjoys computing, football (Hearts) and rugby (Scotland). The supported person likes to chat about most things and particularly like to have a good laugh and chat about football and rugby.
• He loves his flat to be clean and tidy, enjoys going to the shops and at the gym. He also usually attends computing and art classes.
• He's passionate about going to cinema, theatre and goes to rugby games when they are on.

The supported person does not like changes in his routine. He is fine with staff change the rota, but he wants to be aware of any changes ahead xe2x80x93 otherwise he will get anxious. He generally dislikes unclear communication and people being late. He also gets confused with his medication, so it is important that staff are organised with that.He uses a wheelchair, and requires some personal care.A driving license would be preferable but not essential for this post.If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact or sam.smith@thistle.org.ukJob ref: BN251What we offerWe are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.Employee Benefits

• From 1st April 2025, starting salary xc2xa312.60 per hour (xc2xa325,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to xc2xa312.90 per hour (xc2xa326,161 FTE)).
• Fantastic training (on full pay)

This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses. * SSSC registration paid for by Thistle

• Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Support from regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
• Contributory pension scheme
• Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
• Free Thistle Gym membership
• Membership of the HSF Health Plan
• Refer a Friend scheme, paying xc2xa3250 for successfully referring someone to work with us

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