Location: Central Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 01 January 2024

Salary: Starting salary £11.00 per hour (£22,308 per annum (FTE)) rising to £11.40 per hour (£23,123 (FTE)) plus generous benefits package

Overview:

• Are you looking for a life-affirming role where your values matter?
• Could you bring your life-experience and can-do attitude to support someone else to live his or her life to the full?
• Could you support someone living with a disability and/or long-term health condition to live life their way, doing the things they want to do?

For people who are passionate about people, we offer full and part-time roles (Across Edinburgh), fantastic training and a package of benefits.

Job Ref: PA221

Location: Craigmillar

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 11 December 2023

Salary: Starting salary £11.00 per hour (£22,308 per annum (FTE)) rising to £11.40 per hour (£23,124 (FTE)

Overview:

This lady has a great sense of humour and likes to do indoor activities that include jigsaws, watching Disney movies and she enjoys collection magazines and postcards. 

She enjoys going for walks in her local community up to 3 times a day.  Staff will need to help her to connect with her community especially in her neighbourhood as well as creatively looking at other ventures and activities that may be of interest.

Applicants should have the ability to work as part of a team, ensuring there is consistency in approach.  

Staff need to be able to remain calm and resilient, when situations get demanding, follow protocols and Behavioural Support Plans to help reduce anxieties, which will help her to feel safe and confident.

• Do you have enthusiasm for supporting people expand their horizons and try new things?
• Do you have excellent communication skills?
• Can you be creative, kind, understanding and able to develop positive relationships?

Experience of working with people with complex needs would be preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided.

 

Job Ref: JP233

Location: West Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 18 December 2023

Salary: Starting salary £11.00 per hour (£22,308 per annum (FTE)) rising to £11.40 per hour (£23,123 (FTE))

Overview:

To be successful for this role we are looking for someone with a strong work ethic and will carry out light to moderate housework as part of their role.

• This active young woman is a keen horse rider and enjoys working out at the gym. She is a massive Star Wars fan.
• She enjoys baking and cooking meals from scratch with the support of her team. She requires minimal support with personal care.
• Lover of animals big and small
• She enjoys good conversations about all sorts of things
• She is very close to her parents who she sees often.
• On a rainy day she loves exploring Edinburgh by car and therefore it is essential that candidates can drive

REF:SH231

Location: Morningside

Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 25 December 2023

Salary: Starting salary £11.00 per hour (£22,308 per annum (FTE)) rising to £11.40 per hour (£23,124 (FTE)

Overview:

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

 

Job Ref: AD231

Location: Granton

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date: 25 December 2023

Salary: • Starting salary £11.00 per hour (£22,308 per annum (FTE) rising to £11.40 per hour (£23,123 (FTE)

Overview:

Job Details

Please note, Driver’s licence is desirable but not essential for this position. You must be able to do waking nights as well as days.

We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support a young gentleman in his own home. He stays in Granton, Edinburgh. Friends and family are very important to him, he has a very quick sense of humour. He is looking for a consistent approach and his own regular team to support him.

About this opportunity

He says:

“I am self-aware about my care and can help you out when in doubt. I am chatty so will keep you occupied and busy! I have a good sense of humour and will keep you entertained."

Job Ref: BA231

Location: Thornton

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 01 January 2024

Salary: Starting salary £11.00 per hour (£22,308 per annum (FTE)) rising to £11.40 per hour (£23,123 (FTE)) plus generous benefits package

Overview:

I have a variety interests which include football, politics (left wing/independence) and current affairs. I also want to build on my daily living skills with being in my new home when able and fit to do so - on certain days I can be very lethargic and unable to do so. I enjoy spending time with my family, socialising with friends, etc. It would be ideal for me to start doing other activities with my support hrs and the hope is to embrace what life has to offer me. I’m open to suggestions of what these new ventures can be. I require support with my personal care.

I am great fun to be around and meeting the outcomes that I hope to achieve with your support. An adaptable person to support me is desirable as my needs can vary day to day so I can plan my activities, events and dreams.

Job ref: CBe222

Location: Burntisland

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 01 January 2024

Salary: Starting salary £11.00 per hour (£22,308 per annum (FTE)) rising to £11.40 per hour (£23,123 (FTE)) plus generous benefits package

Overview:

The man you will work alongside has a varied and interesting week. He enjoys social activities, swimming, cycling, all music (gigs and discos) and being out and about with his team.

He has close family support and with the right support happy to try new activities.  

We are looking for someone that is reliable and flexible and who shares these interests and wants to be part of a great team.

Job Ref: DMc221

Location: Leith

Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 01 January 2024

Salary: Starting salary £11.00 per hour (£22,308 per annum (FTE) rising to £11.40 per hour (£23,123 (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.

The successful Personal Assistant will be conscientious and reliable, presentable and have good personal hygiene. You should be proficient in English. You will have authentic empathy and be able to anticipate and tactfully support your client on days where she is finding it more difficult to cope. You will be able to forward plan and have good problem solving skills.

 

Job Ref: SYM231

 

Location: Westfield

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 01 January 2024

Salary: Starting salary £11.00 per hour (£22,308 per annum (FTE)) rising to £11.40 per hour (£23,123 (FTE)) plus generous benefits package

Overview:

He was previously a chef and enjoys helping with cooking and loves to try new foods. He enjoys relaxing in the evening watching his favourite soaps. He also enjoys a latte out at one of his favourite coffee shops and will have dinner out at least once a week.

He is very family orientated and appreciates assistance in keeping in touch with his family. He is absolutely thrilled to have just become a grandfather for the 2nd time. He has a wonderful sense of humour and enjoys playing practical jokes. He has his own mobility car and loves to be driven around. He has a passion for fishing and has just enjoyed a break away to Centre Parcs’ Driver is essential part of this role.

Job Ref: MSh231

Location: Craigmillar

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 07 January 2024

Salary: Starting salary £11.00 per hour (£22,308 per annum (FTE) rising to £11.40 per hour (£23,123 (FTE)

Overview:

About this opportunity

This lady is currently supported by Thistle 24/7 in her own home.  She likes being active in her local community, she enjoys swimming, music and trampolining and the occasional short break away.  She has 2-1 support for activities which include days out and activity-based groups. 

Staff will need to help her to maintain existing relationships and develop new relationships, connecting her with her local community in her neighbourhood following a recent house move.

 

Job Ref: LB231

Location: Central Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 08 January 2024

Salary: Starting salary £11.00 per hour (£22,308 per annum (FTE)) rising to £11.40 per hour (£23,123 (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.

Full-time 34hr contract (2 shifts a week) and part-time 18hr contract (1 shift a week) - applications are welcome for both posts. 

Shifts are 24 hours which include a paid sleepover. There is also a paid-on call which all staff will partake in.

*Exemption under Equality Act 2010

 

Location: Leith

Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 08 January 2024

Salary: Starting salary £11.00 per hour (£22,308 per annum (FTE)) rising to £11.40 per hour (£23,123 (FTE)) plus generous benefits package

Overview:

We are looking for a part-time (20 hours per week) Female Personal Assistant with a full valid drivers licence to join an existing all female team to provide support to a woman who lives in her own home in Leith (along with her three cats!).

The woman we support loves animals (especially cats), watching telly (soaps, Midsummer murders etc), and getting out and about in her car. She loves shopping and going out and catching up over coffees. She is very chatty and sociable and is looking for someone with similar interests.

The most important thing for this woman is that her new PA must have a fantastic sense of humour! The woman we support also requires support with personal care, cooking, shopping and housework.

Job Ref: CM231

Location: Willowbrae

Contract Type: Pool Worker

Closing Date: 15 January 2024

Salary: Starting salary £11.00 per hour (£22,308 per annum (FTE)) rising to £11.40 per hour (£23,123 (FTE)) plus generous benefits package

Overview:

She says:

“I am a woman in my 50's who needs support with my daily living such as meal preparation, assistance getting ready for the day. I love wandering around book shops and art galleries and enjoy the conversations around these. I have an interest in plants too and can relax at gardens in town or visit garden centres. I enjoy swimming as this helps me with exercising as part of my day-to-day pain management. If you have an interest in cooking fresh food, art gardening and or swimming this job could be ideal for you.

I prefer my team to drive and have a car as I have use of disabled badge. I am willing to subsidise fuel costs in accordance with Thistle expenses criteria (40p/mile) and for any costs to insurance changes that apply as they must have business insurance. 

My shift patterns are primarily in the morning for a few hours, but on the days I go shopping or swimming, I have afternoon support in place. I prefer to have variety from my team in that they do not support me one day after another as I feel this will be overwhelming for myself as well as my team.

I like to use the hours I have productively but need a stable team around my so that I can meet my outcomes that I set myself going forward in my life to the best of my ability with my teams support.”

Job Ref: GM223

Location: Craigmillar

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date: 15 January 2024

Salary: Starting salary £11.00 per hour (£22,308 per annum (FTE)) rising to £11.40 per hour (£23,123 (FTE)) plus generous benefits package

Overview:

 

This lady loves the theatre and music, recently she combined the 2 and performed on the stage in the Kings Theatre live over zoom and she was amazing. She picked 3 songs, which she practiced every day on the build up to the event.

She loves all things Disney and has an extensive collection of Disney DVD’s. She has also been on holiday to Disneyland and met most of the characters.

Staff will need to help her to connect with her community especially in her neighbourhood as well as creatively looking at other ventures and activities that may be of interest.

 

Job ref: AMM231

Location: Craigmillar

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date: 11 December 2023

Salary: £24,377 per annum (FTE) plus generous benefits package - pay review pending

Overview:

Thistle Service Development Assistants (SDA) work in services that require resilient support, supporting people who when stressed or distressed communicate in ways which can challenge us.  Service Development Assistants assist those we support to lead full, active and socially connected lives and support people to reach their outcomes.  SDAs are supported by the Service Development Practitioner, Service Development Lead and the Thistle Hub.

We require you to have experience of supporting people with autism and people that require a resilient approach. You will be familiar with using and contributing to Positive Behaviour Support Plans and working as part of a team to maximise understanding of different forms of communication and approaches to minimise stress.

Job Ref: SDA232

Location: Craigmillar

Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 25 December 2023

Salary: Starting salary £11.00 per hour (£22,308 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.02 per hour (£24,377 FTE)) plus generous benefits package

Overview:

He has a great sense of humour, loves being out and about, working and socialising. He currently works part time so his team support him there as well.

He is very passionate about technology and his car. It is essential that his team members are drivers.

If you would like to be part of a self-directed team that would work together to enable this individual to lead a good life, this role could be for you.

Job Ref: SD232

Location: Morningside

Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 15 January 2024

Salary: Starting salary £11.00 per hour (£22,308 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.02 per hour (£24,377 FTE)) plus generous benefits package

Overview:

We are looking for exceptional female* Wellbeing Practitioners who are willing to join a Team which is dedicated to supporting a woman who loves her own home, has an active and fun-filled community life which requires kind , resilient staff who have a good sense of humour, good at listening  and can support this lady to enjoy and partake in a full an active life. You will join a dedicated and committed small team who work in shifts on a 24/7 basis to ensure that the lady in question receives the highest quality of support. The team cover each annual and sick leave and there is an on-call system is also in place to ensure that the woman always has her own dedicated staff team. There is a payment attached to this.

 Job Ref: KL223

Location: Slateford

Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 15 January 2024

Salary: Starts at £11.00 per hour (£22,304 FTE) and rises to £12.02 per hour £24,377FTE) on completion of a successful 6-month review.

Overview:

About this opportunity

I am an active individual and would like someone enthusiastic, active, approachable, and confident to join my team, who would support me with living the life to the fullest through doing the things I really enjoy. These comprise of walking, music, art and craft, visiting the zoo, going to horse riding and swimming. I am also looking forward to going to the theatre, seeing pipe bands, and going on holiday again, when circumstances allow. I do have epilepsy and need assistance with my mobility, personal care (dressing up and showering), administration of medication, and general daily living tasks such as, cooking, shopping, cleaning etc. I have my own communication style and use only a few words, but I can make myself heard and eventually understood which becomes easier once you get to know me. Although I have been building my strength in this respect recently, I require constant assistance with walking, and I have also a wheelchair, that I use when necessary. On a rainy day I love exploring Edinburgh by car.