There's no experience needed for this job as you'll learn everything you need to do on the job. Just need a willingness to learn. Best way to describe the job is you are my arms and legs.
I am in a powered chair as I have MD. Best way to describe my muscular dystrophy is that I can't use my arms or legs. So I simply need someone to be my arms and legs for me. The job is helping me run my family household and to help me be me, so every day is different.
Rate of pay £13.35 per hour.
The post
There are six shifts that need to be filled. One personal assistant could do all six shifts or several workers could share the shifts. Employer happy to consider someone who is only interested in doing one shift per week.
Available shifts:
Monday 1pm to 5pm.
Tuesday 1pm to 5pm.
Wednesday 1pm to 5pm.
Thursday 1pm to 5pm.
Friday 8am to 1pm.
Friday 1pm to 5pm.
Please state in your application which shifts you are interested in doing.
There could also be holiday cover for other PA shifts, if needed.
The rate of pay: £13.35 per hour. Paid annual leave and a pension scheme available.
About you:
It would be preferred but not essential, that you hold a valid driving licence and have access to your own car.
You must be a member of, or be prepared to join, the PVG scheme. Female applicants only please, this is a genuine occupational requirement.
Personal Qualities required:
Reliability and trustworthiness
Respectful of boundaries
Non judgemental
Sense of humour
Punctual
Friendly and easy going
Sensitive and approachable
Child friendly
Non-smoker
Please apply by 14th February 2025.
Download an application pack with job description by visiting LCIL’s website.
Alternatively, you can send a CV and covering letter, both quoting job reference JR WN ED, to PAjobs@lothiancil.org.uk