Job Title: Personal Assistant
Wages: £15 per hour
Hours: 2 hours per week, any time:
Tuesdays 2.00‑8.00pm / Wednesdays 10.30‑5.00pm / Fridays 4.00‑8.00pm / Saturdays 11.00‑1.00pm, plus occasional cover.
Location: Edinburgh
Contract: Zero hours, with holiday pay
I’m a wheelchair‑user with a professional background in academia, third sector, government, and the arts. I run a social enterprise from home and need someone to provide two hours of support a week, in addition to my existing PA. The role is flexible and you can choose one of the shifts or provide availability for both.
The work involves housework, other household tasks, and minor personal care. You’ll need a practical attitude, good communication, attention to detail, and confidentiality. Experience supporting a disabled person is helpful but not essential. I’m happy to talk through any questions or concerns.
Health and safety
Because of health issues and COVID‑19 risk, PAs must take necessary safety measures, e.g., wearing a mask (supplied).
You must have the right to work in the UK and I’m happy to assist with National Insurance or PVG scheme paperwork.
Key Tasks
* Carry out routine basic housework: wash up, cleaning, laundry, put clothes away, water plants, fill kettle, put shopping away, etc.
* Assist with minor personal care: compression socks, coat, etc.
* Occasional shopping, collect prescriptions, post letters, etc.
* Undertake other household tasks and garden work as required.
* Occasionally assist with food preparation.
* Take Covid‑safety measures to prevent illness.
* Possibly accompany me to occasional in‑person seminars, meetings, or medical appointments.
* Occasional 2‑hour cover at the weekend when needed.
* Support efficient administration: check and sign timesheets, provide timely info if address changes.
Person Specification
Essential
1. Good organisational skills
2. Good listening skills
3. Reliability and punctuality
4. Flexible approach
5. Attention to detail, thoroughness
6. Respect for confidentiality
7. Happy to be directed but also able to use initiative appropriately when needed.
8. The right to work in the UK.
Desirable
1. Previous experience of supporting a disabled person, or of living or working with a disabled person.
2. Interest in social policy, sociology, economics, politics, equality, the arts, clinical science, environment, health and social care, aerosol physics/clean air technology, languages.
How to Apply
To download an application pack, visit the LCIL website or call the recruitment line on 0131 475 2558, quoting Job Ref: SW CG.
No closing date for application; position will be filled as soon as possible.
LEGAL NOTICE
LCIL provides support to individual disabled employers. LCIL is not the employer and only provides recruitment and administrative support to the individual employer.
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