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From 1st April 2026, our pay rate starts at £13.45 per hour ((£27,277 per annum full-time) for supported living roles, with a generous benefits package. You can find out more about working with us here.
Many of our supported living vacancies are personalised - written with the person we support. Because of this, you’ll see quite a lot of vacancies in our list below.
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Thistle Academy is currently recruiting too! We’re looking for people returning to or looking for a career in social care. Find out more about our fully paid 4-week training programme, here.
Thistle holds a UKVI sponsor license but is not currently considering new applicants requiring sponsorship or those looking to transfer their sponsorship as part of the recruitment process. Thistle has a limited number of certificates of sponsorship available and we are currently prioritising existing employees.
Applicants whose eligibility to work in the UK expires within the first 12 months of their expected start date will be required to confirm how they intend to demonstrate their ongoing right to work in the UK beyond their visa expiry date.
For applicants sponsored by another employer required to work full-time for their employer, Thistle will only consider these applicants for Pool/Bank shifts. This is not applicable to applicants whose employer has had their sponsor license revoked and who have had notification that their visa will be revoked.
Location: Craigmillar (HO)
Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date: 06 December 2026
Salary: £11,190 (Pro rata of £27,276)
Overview:
About The Role
We are looking for experienced Domestic Assistant to join our friendly team based at the Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar. There is one afternoon vacancy available. The shifts will be Monday – Thursday 6am – 9.15am and 6am – 9am on a Friday.
The role will include: -
- Open and /or lock up and alarm Centre of Wellbeing
- Buff floors on the ground floor
- Clean office, conference, training and kitchen facilities on a daily basis
- Dust/polish surfaces and vacuum carpets
- Clean toilets and wash hand basins daily
- Empty recycling and rubbish bins
- Wash doors, skirtings, woodwork and radiators
- Report faulty equipment
- Maintain an awareness of Thistle Foundation’s Health & Safety Regulations
- Work flexibly with the other team members to ensure the requirements of the domestic service are met. This will include covering for other team members’ absence
- Attend and actively participate in supervision, appraisals, team and general meetings and training
- Undertake any further duties deemed necessary by the Facilities Manager or Facilities Coordinator
Job Ref: DA264
Location: Craigmillar
Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date: 15 December 2026
Salary: From 1st April 2026, starting salary £13.45 per hour (£27,277 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.55 per hour (£27,479 FTE))
Overview:
About this opportunity
We are looking for people to fill a variety of roles. This can include personal care, driving, and sleepovers/waking nights. We are looking for several part time staff who can work flexibly, creatively and can use their initiative to seek out different opportunities to enable people to live their best life. There are various hours available between 10hrs -20hrs per week.
If you’re passionate about what matters to people and to supporting someone to live a good life, we’d love to hear from you.
Applicants must have or be willing to work towards a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: PA251
Location: Craigmillar
Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date: 15 December 2026
Salary: From 1st April 2026, starting salary £13.45 per hour (£27,277 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.55 per hour (£27,479 FTE)
Overview:
Job Details
Are you patient, understanding and passionate about making a difference?
Nicola is looking for dedicated and compassionate support staff to help her transition from living with her parents into her own home, a truly exciting and significant milestone in her life.
About this opportunity
Nicola is a happy, friendly and energetic young person who will be finishing school at the end of June and beginning an important new chapter. She is developing her independence and, with the right support and encouragement, can achieve great things.
Nicola enjoys a range of activities, including:
- Swimming
- Trampolining
- Baking
- Eating out, especially at a carvery
She can be very independent with some support, but benefits from regular encouragement to help her build confidence and try new things.
Please note that a full clean driving manual licence is essential for this position.
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact
Job ref: NS261
Location: Leith
Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date: 15 December 2026
Salary: From 1st April 2026, starting salary £13.45 per hour (£27,277 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.55 per hour (£27,479 FTE)).
Overview:
About this opportunity
We are looking for a female Personal Assistant for a professional female who suffered a spinal cord injury in 2020 and who is continuing to adjust to life with tetraplegia.
Prior to the accident she was a rock-climbing athlete and spent much of her time actively outdoors in the European mountains (skiing, climbing, cycling, and walking) and is now understandably coming to terms with this life changing outcome. She continues to work in her profession and is striving to regain an active life with various outdoor pursuits, namely handcycling, sit-skiing and indoor swimming.
The successful Personal Assistant will be conscientious and reliable. You should be proficient in English. You will have authentic empathy and be able to anticipate and tactfully support on days where she is finding it more difficult to cope. You will be able to forward plan and have good problem-solving skills.
You should recognise the value of your input and the positive impact it will have.
You will be prepared to travel abroad on occasions and sleep over when required.
You will need to be able to cycle.
You will be required on occasions to prepare some basic meals.
Living locally and having a degree of flexibility will be advantageous.
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: SYM262
Location: Craigmillar
Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date: 15 December 2026
Salary: From 1st April 2026, starting salary £13.45 per hour (£27,277 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.55 per hour (£27,479 FTE)).
Overview:
Job Details
We are looking for one female* to join a dedicated team of PAs that supports a busy happy go lucky young man who has cerebral palsy, global development delay and epilepsy. This is a permanent post and is for 20hrs per week.
Typically, shifts on days when he is not at the centre (Wednesdays, Thursday , Saturday and Sundays) can be 9am - 5pm or 5 – 10pm, followed by a sleepover.
The team plan and agree the rolling rota in advance.
*Exemption under Equality Act 2010
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact [email protected] or 07900166746
Job ref: DC261
Location: Barnton
Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date: 15 December 2026
Salary: From 1st April 2026, starting salary £13.45 per hour (£27,277 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.55 per hour (£27,479 FTE)).
Overview:
Job Details
We have one part-time vacancies to join the team of female* Personal Assistants who support a 32-year-old woman who lives in Barnton, Edinburgh at the moment however it’s an exciting time as she is moving to her own flat.
This position is for a personal assistant. There are various hours between 20- 30 hrs weekly once she moves to her flat. These hours include team meetings, support and supervision and attendance at training.
Now support is provided Monday to Saturday typically 9am to 5pm but this may vary and will change to 24hr shifts including sleepovers at some point this year. Shifts are planned and agreed in advance with the team and the need to have a flexible and committed approach is essential.
*Exemption under Equality Act 2010
If you would like some more information about this vacancy, please contact
Jacqueline.Deans @thistle.org.uk
Job Ref: DB261
Location: Craigmillar
Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date: 15 December 2026
Salary: From 1st April 2026, starting salary £13.45 per hour (£27,277 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.55 per hour (£27,479 FTE)).
Overview:
About this opportunity
Are you someone who appreciates great conversation, a wander through an art gallery, or good food in a welcoming restaurant? We are looking for a thoughtful, friendly, and reliable Personal Assistant to support an intelligent, kind gentleman to live his life fully and stay active in the community.
As a talented artist with a genuine passion for the arts, he loves spending time visiting local exhibitions, keeping active with regular gym visits, and catching up over lunch or a nice coffee. This role is about far more than day-to-day support—it’s about enabling him to continue doing the things he loves alongside someone who brings warmth, energy, and engaging company.
What the role involves:
- Accompanying him on outings, including trips to art galleries, dining out, and visits to the gym
- Sharing good conversation and providing thoughtful social companionship
- Assisting with daily living tasks to help maintain his independence
- Providing safe, respectful moving and assisting support (full training can be provided, though prior experience is a bonus)
About you:
- Friendly, warm, and a great listener who enjoys stimulating chats about life, culture, and current interests
- Patient, discreet, and deeply respectful of individual choice and dignity
- Physically confident in supporting with moving and assisting
- Reliable, adaptable, and proactive with a positive outlook
Whether you have a background in social care or are simply a caring, capable person looking for a meaningful part-time role that fits around other commitments, we’d love to hear from you
Job Ref: BN261
Location: Central Edinburgh
Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date: 15 November 2026
Salary: From 1st April 2026, starting salary £13.45 per hour (£27,277 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.55 per hour (£27,479 FTE)).
Overview:
Job Details
Sociable and good-natured young woman who lives in central Edinburgh seeks caring and supportive female* PA.
Flexibility is important plus the ability to work well in a small, friendly team. A person-centred approach is key, and ongoing training will be provided.
Musical and creative interests are helpful along with a willingness to learn about simple therapeutic approaches. Good attention to detail is also vital for this role.
Part time post available. 25hours per week.
There is also a paid-on call which all staff will partake in.
*Exemption under Equality Act 2010
About this opportunity
You would be working in a small, friendly team and will build a relationship with the person and her family.
The ideal candidate will be someone who has a
• a creative mind
• enjoys music
• is good at forward planning and using their initiative
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact [email protected]
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: AM261
Location: Craigmillar
Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date: 15 December 2026
Salary: From 1st April 2026, starting salary £13.45 per hour (£27,277 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.55 per hour (£27,479 FTE)).
Overview:
About this opportunity
Kathleen is an enthusiastic, sociable and active young woman who enjoys spending time with others and taking part in activities she loves. She likes music, singing, dance and going to cinema. Kathleen enjoys being connected to others, she attends a day service where she has opportunities to socialise, explore her interests and experience new things. It is important that the people supporting her take the time to get to know her, understand her individual needs and preferences, respect her choices, promote her confidence and encourage her independence.
As a member of Kathleen’s support team, you will help her build and maintain meaningful relationships with family and friends, participate in the activities she enjoys, and live as independently as possible. This includes providing person-centred support with daily routines and social activities, supporting community outings, and new experiences. We are looking for someone who is patient, warm, calm and organised with a genuine commitment to helping people live fulfilling lives on their own terms. If you enjoy building positive relationships and supporting others to achieve their goals, this could be a highly rewarding opportunity.
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact: [email protected]
