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
Within the Broomhouse area we are looking for a female to work alongside 2 ladies
who are neighbours, who require support to live full and active life’s.
The hours of support is 27.5 per week:
Monday – Sunday 10am – 10pm
Sleepovers are desirable but not essential.
*Exemption under Equality Act 2010
About this opportunity:
This role offers a unique opportunity to join an established team that values diversity and
inclusion. You’ll work alongside colleagues gaining valuable experience and insights.
Interview will be held on 24th February 2026.
You will take part in Thistle Foundation 4-week academy
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact:
Sharon.Hauxwell@thistle.org.uk
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: SH261
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
- From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (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
