A fun loving, mischievous, enthusiastic and caring 34-year-old woman with disabilities, who loves living life to the full (Central Edinburgh) is looking to employ a life enabling companion.
She is seeking a dynamic, energetic person to join a team of personal assistants that will bring friendship, confidence and laughter into her daily living.
This is a unique position which would be ideally suited to proactive fun-loving people who also have a love of animals, dogs in particular as the client is on a waiting list for a replacement assistance dog (Canine Partner). Your role will be to enhance the client’s confidence, helping to further her social activities and to help support her on occasions with her activities brought into her own home – music weekly and Bobath physiotherapy every other week.
Training and Development
We offer a comprehensive training programme for all new employees tailored to the job role and require your invaluable care experience to assist with any social, personal care needs, and moving and handling.
All support staff will also have access to other in-house training.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
We do not require any qualifications in care as we have an excellent induction training and development program for each employee.
You must be able to communicate in native English language, fluently and clearly.
You must have a good sense of humour, be positive and be able to form a good relationship.
In return, we promise
- Part Time Contract – 20-25 hours per week
- Sleepovers -2200 – 0700 as required
- PVG fee paid
- Pension with employer contribution
- Supervision and support
- Access to specialised training and development
- We won't promise what we can't deliver.
Successful applicants are required to be PVG Registered as the role will involve delivering support to a vulnerable person.
Responsibilities and Duties
You will
- provide a high level of service to this person with a physical & learning disability.
- accompanying on social activities
- assisting with life skills support including education, personal care, cooking, money handling skills, meaningful activities, sporting activities, and going on holidays
- companionship
- food preparation
- socialising, shopping
- attending meaningful appointments/ events
- use of moving and handling equipment
- recording and reporting
If you are interested, then please get in touch with Simon or Heather on
0131 332 4914 or by email
Pay: £15.72 per hour/ plus sleepover rate
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
Language:
- English fluently (Essential)
Pay: £15.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:
- English fluently (preferred)
Work Location: In person
