Job Purpose
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).
We are looking for a male* Personal Assistant to support a friendly man living in the Merchiston area of Edinburgh. This is a part-time position, 25 hours plus sleepovers. The candidate must be available to work evenings and weekends. Please note that experience is essential for this role.
*Exemption under Equality Act 2010
About this opportunity
The man enjoys company, loves to knit and crochet (one of his hats has been featured on Instagram), and enjoys doing jigsaws. He is passionate about food and cooking, having started to cook healthy meals with support. Going out for the occasional meal and attending workshops four days a week are important parts of his routine. He needs support to walk there and back when the weather is good.
To be successful in supporting this person, it is important:
* To be a friendly person
* To be confident
* To have experience in a similar role
* To be able to join the team, which provides support 24 hours a day, seven days a week
* To be able to work evenings and weekends (including sleepovers)
Interviews will be held on 3rd December between 10am and 1pm.
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
* Salary: From 1st April 2024, starting salary £12.10 per hour (£24,538 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.40 per hour (£25,147 (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
* 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
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