Overview
Client - fun loving, mischievous 33 yrs old seeking to expand her team. Central Edinburgh. The post is for 1 X 20hrs per week (minimum) with a view to increasing hours. There may be an opportunity for occasional sleepovers (£110.88 per night, 2200–0700, once fully trained).
* Post: 1 X 20hrs position – 20 hours (min) per week @ £14.82 per hour with 8 week trial period with the possibility of increased hours on occasions.
* Closing date: 25 May 2026
* Interviews: week commencing 25 May 2026
* Start date: Immediate / Negotiable once PVG has been received
* No experience needed as full training will be given
About the role
A fun loving, mischievous, enthusiastic and caring 33 year old woman with disabilities, who loves living life to the full, 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 ideally suited to proactive, fun loving people who also have a love of animals (the client is on a waiting list for a replacement assistance dog).
Your role will be to enhance the client’s confidence, help to further her social activities, and support her in activities brought into her own home – music weekly and Bobath physiotherapy every other week. The nature of the role is companionship and supporting her to do all the things she would like to do in a happy and relaxed environment. The client requires assistance with meals and drinking, personal care and leisure activities, and loves the outdoors. You must be of a caring and friendly nature with a good sense of humour and, most importantly, a love of fun!
Responsibilities
* Provide companionship and support to enable the client to participate in activities she enjoys.
* Assist with meals and drinking, personal care, and leisure activities.
* Support weekly music sessions and biweekly Bobath physiotherapy as directed.
* Assist with social activities and outings to enhance confidence and independence.
* Work within a team of personal assistants to maintain a positive, caring environment.
Qualifications
* Excellent communication skills; native English speaker (spoken and written) with fluent proficiency.
* Good listening skills, caring and friendly demeanor, with a sense of humour and love of fun.
* No prior experience required as full training will be provided.
* PVG scheme required.
* Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional sleepovers when trained.
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