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).
About this Opportunity
Hi I'm Aimee, I'm 27 and I live in Edinburgh in my own flat.
I enjoy getting out and about, going for lunch, coffee, shopping, museums, and walking into town. I love trips to the hairdressers and cocktails with friends and family.
I also like quieter times at home when I enjoy doing puzzles, watching TV and doing my nails This is important to me as I can sometimes feel anxious and overwhelmed in busy places.
I have a fun sense of humour, am compassionate, I do not use words, I am very expressive and communicative in other ways.
Its really important that I have a mutually supportive relationship with those who work with me and understand that I'm not limited by my disability.
I enjoy finding new hobbies and meeting new people and would love your help to achieve this
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact: Jackie.Deans@thistle.org.uk
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
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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)).
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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, Practice Development Facilitator 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
Job Ref: AD231
