Male Personal Assistant, Lothian Council

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Opportunity to be part of a friendly team of Personal Assistants. Immediate start £11.24 per hour

 

Area: City of Edinburgh

Working pattern: Full-time | Part-time

Closing date: Open

Rate of pay: £11.24 per hour

Overnight shifts 8pm to 7amparticularly required

Day time hours also available

A 35 year old man with MS, living in the west of Edinburgh, is recruiting for his team of personal assistants, to help him with personal care, domestic and social support and to live independently in his own home.

The employer was diagnosed with MS over 5 years ago and now cannot weight bear and uses a wheelchair. He has recently moved to his own tenancy in the Sighthill area, away from the family home.

The team covers support 24/7 on a rota basis, and you may be asked to provide cover for holidays and sickness.  Please indicate your availability and preferred days and times on the application form.

It is important to say that he is a smoker.

He is mentally very able and is very computer orientated.  He will require assistance with all aspects of daily living, including the use of a hoist. (Training will be given).

He has an excellent sense of humour and appreciates when others do too. He enjoys most kinds of music from AC/DC to classical.

Previous experience supporting someone with a disability is preferred.  However, it is most important that you are a caring person with good communication and listening skills and who would be most concerned with the safety and happiness of your employer.

You must be reliable, trustworthy and punctual, in order that his daily routine runs smoothly.

Post is subject to references and you may be required to join the PVG scheme.

Rate of pay:  £11.24 per hour

To apply download an application pack from LCiL website or request pack by phone on 0131 475 2558 or email pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk

ANY QUERIES TEXT OR CALL 07931339122.