Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active, and socially connected lives, helping them 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).
Please note that a EU/UK driving license is essential for this position.
We have a vacancy for a Wellbeing Practitioner to join the team that supports a man who lives independently in his own home in the Craigmillar area, along with his pet cat.
This position is for 18 hours per week. The hours will comprise shifts on a rota basis, agreed upon by the team. Sleepovers are available.
About this opportunity
He has a great sense of humour and loves being out and about, working, and socialising. He currently works part-time, and his team supports him there as well.
He is very passionate about technology and his car, making it essential for team members to be drivers.
If you would like to be part of a self-directed team that works together to enable this individual to lead a good life, this role could be for you.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: Starting salary £12.10 per hour (£24,538 per annum (FTE)), rising to £13.02 per hour (£25,147 (FTE)).
1. Fantastic training (on full pay): This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT, and other bespoke training courses.
2. SSSC registration: Paid for by Thistle.
3. Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
4. Regular meetings: Support from your team, Lead Practitioner, or Coach.
5. Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme.
6. 30 days of annual leave: Increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days.
7. Free Thistle Gym membership.
8. Membership of the HSF Health Plan.
9. Refer a Friend scheme: Paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us.
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