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

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]

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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

• From 1st April 2026, starting salary £13.45 per hour (£27,277 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.55 per hour (£27,479 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