Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Purpose
Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, helping individuals achieve the things that matter to them.
We are looking for a part-time (10 hour) Personal Assistant to join a team supporting a 60-year-old gentleman in his home and community around the Newington area in Edinburgh. Support is split into various times in the morning and early evening to suit the gentleman’s needs. Morning support usually starts at 9am and will vary according to the activities planned for that day. Evening shifts are usually short hour and a half visits and will usually end around 7pm.
An ability to swim is desirable but not essential. Experience working with individuals with neurological conditions is also desirable but not essential.
About this opportunity
He says:
"I moved from the south of England to be near family members here in Edinburgh. They have helped me find a place to live, adapted it to my needs, and supported me to date. I have a diagnosis of Epilepsy that is not fully controlled despite a lot of medication, but I am hoping this will not inhibit me from having the lifestyle to which I aspire.
My interests include reading, creative writing, crosswords, competitive Scrabble, and painting and drawing. I like good conversation on diverse topics and I listen to the radio a lot, especially to programmes on history, science, and medicine. I am also a keen gardener, and I am interested in nature, particularly birds, flowers, butterflies, and moths. I enjoy spending time with my family who are a big part of my life and live nearby.
I want to build on my day-to-day living skills within my new home, wherever possible and consistent with my safety. I need support with daily chores but would like to be as independent as I can be. This will take patience and understanding from you.
As well as learning to cope on my own in the house and garden, I would like to get out more and acquire new skills and interests. With your support, I would also like to start doing other activities in and around Edinburgh, explore my local community, and get involved in new pursuits, ventures, and clubs. I would like to build up my confidence and develop relationships. I am hoping you will aid and encourage me in achieving all these goals. I do already have some plans but I am also open to suggestions as to what these new ventures could be. I want to embrace what life has to offer."
About you:
Do you believe you can be the supportive person to help me live independently? I need an adaptable person to support me, as my needs can and will vary, especially as I build my skill set and self-assurance, extend my social circle, and expand my list of activities.
You will require good communication and social skills to work effectively with family and other members of a small team. We are looking for someone with a warm and friendly personality, who can work professionally and use their own initiative.
Successful candidates will be subject to a PVG check which will be paid for by Thistle.
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
1. Starting salary £12.10 per hour (£24,538 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.40 per hour (£25,147 (FTE)).
2. Fantastic training (on full pay)
3. This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT, and other bespoke training courses.
4. SSSC registration paid for by Thistle
5. Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
6. Support from regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner, or Coach
7. Contributory pension scheme
8. Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
9. 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
10. Free Thistle Gym membership
11. Membership of the HSF Health Plan
12. Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us
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