Overview
Rate of pay: £14.24 per hour. Hours: 35 hours per week shared between two personal assistants or one person doing all 35. The job is based in Seafield, West Lothian. The employer is a young non‑binary adult looking for personal assistants to help with challenges due to health conditions and disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Personal care support, including getting out of bed and getting into bed
* Mobility assistance, including wheelchair transport
* Help around the house and light domestic care
* Support engaging in activities at home and in the community
* Build a trusting and consistent relationship, respecting communication preferences and sensory needs
* Assist with preparation for upcoming college study
Qualifications & Requirements
* Valid clean driving licence, willing to drive if required
* Comfortable around pets/animals
* Member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme or willing to join
* Proficiency in English and good communication skills
* Hoist training, medication training, moving and handling training preferable or willing to learn
* Autism awareness, seizure training, catheter care and understanding of disability desirable
* Lived experience of neurodivergence or experience working with neurodivergent families preferred
* Patient, reliable, calm, and able to have fun
Hours & Shift Patterns
35 hours per week split into two part‑time contracts. Shift patterns are flexible with a regular Monday – Friday 11:30 – early evening schedule, occasional weekend shifts and holiday support may be required.
Application
Apply as soon as possible by sending a short note introducing yourself, relevant experience or interests, and availability (or a CV) to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk quoting reference JC WL.
Notice
Positions available with paid trial shift(s). Genuine Occupational Requirement applies.
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