Personal Assistant (Support Worker)

Thistle Foundation

  • Edinburgh
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 months ago
Job DetailsSociable and good-natured young woman who lives in central Edinburgh seeks caring and supportive female* PA.Flexibility is important plus the ability to work well in a small, friendly team. A person-centred approach is key and ongoing training will be provided.Musical and creative interests are helpful along with a willingness to learn about simple therapeutic approaches. Good attention to detail is also vital for this role.Part time post available. 16-20 hours per week.There is also a paid-on call which all staff will partake in.*Exemption under Equality Act 2010About this opportunityYou would be working in a small, friendly team and will build a relationship with the person and her family.The ideal candidate will be someone who has a
  • a creative mind
  • enjoys music
  • is good at forward planning and using their initiative
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy, please contactJob ref: AM251Job Purpose
  • Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to 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).
What we offerWe 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 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.52 per hour (£27,418 (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
  • Non-contributory death in service benefit 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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