Overview
Job ref LM WN ML: Personal Assistant for a fun young man with Cerebral Palsy
Role and Location
Based in a family home in the countryside near Gorebridge and Vogrie Country Park. Own transport is essential as the home is not on a bus route.
Salary and Hours
Pay rate: £13.33 per hour. This role is part time and flexible with hours to be arranged with the family. There is a possibility of full-time work. Applications from students looking to work 15 hours or less are welcome.
Responsibilities
* Assisting with daily living, including the resident’s own apartment within the family house. Duties may involve reading books, helping Lachlan choose and listen to music and TV, preparation of simple foods and snacks, and other activities.
* Trips out and socialising using a van with ramp access. Outings to the coast/beach, local attractions, or into Edinburgh (pubs, cinema, concerts, theatre, museums, galleries, events).
* Communication support: Lachlan uses low tech and high tech methods, including a yes/no system and a communication device operated with eye gaze. Training would be provided; assistance with this device is required (a reference video is provided here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7_f-pR8SBY).
* All Personal Care, including bathing, assisting with meals, and hoist transfers.
Person Specification / Qualifications
* Self-motivated, trustworthy, reliable, energetic, and able to bring a good sense of humour.
* Essential: membership of the PVG scheme (or willingness to join).
* Some IT skills are advantageous.
Application Process
To apply, please send your CV and any other relevant information as soon as possible. When sending your CV, please quote reference LM WN ML and email to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or post to LM WN ML, LCIL, Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY.
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