Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Purpose
Our 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 Details
We are looking for a male* Personal Assistant to support a friendly man, who lives in the Merchiston area of Edinburgh. This is a part time position, 25 hours plus sleepovers. The candidate must be available to work evenings and weekends. Please note that experience is essential for this role.
*Exemption under Equality Act 2010
About this opportunity
The man enjoys company. He loves to knit and do crochet and one of his hats has been featured on Instagram. He also really likes doing jigsaws and have quite a few framed on his walls. He is passionate about food and cooking, he started to cook healthy meals with support. Going out for the occasional meal and attend workshops four days a week is important part of the man’s routine. He needs support to walk there and back when the weather is good.
To be successful in supporting this person, it is important:
- To be a friendly person
- To be confident
- To have experience in similar role
- To be able to join the team, which provides support 24hr, seven days a week
- To be able to work evenings, weekends (including sleepovers)
Interviews will be held on 3rd December between 10am and 1pm
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact: maria.krzyzanska@thistle.org.uk
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What we offer
We 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
- Salary: From 1st April 2024, starting salary £12.10 per hour (£24,538 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.40 per hour (£25,147 (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 £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us
