Job Purpose
Can you imagine a world without the barriers that people living with disabilities face every day?
A world where everyone can live in their own home, be part of their community, and do the things that matter most to them.
At Thistle, we work alongside people to make that vision real, focusing on strengths, passions, and potential. At Thistle we support people to live life on their own terms and share their unique strengths and gifts with the world.
If you believe in a society where everyone’s contribution is valued, join us and be part of the change.
Hear more about what it’s like to work alongside someone at Thistle from Martin and Renzo here!
Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Job Details
We are looking for a part-time (20 hours per week) Female Personal Assistant with a full valid driver’s licence to join an existing all female team to provide support to a woman who lives in her own home in Leith (along with her three cats!).
This is a permanent post, and the hours will be made up of shifts occurring during the times in which support is provided. This is usually between 9am and 7pm on various days of the week. However, the candidate would need to be flexible and adaptable to respond to changing needs.
*Exemption under Equality Act
About this opportunity
Join a team supporting Cat, someone who loves getting out and about and going places. She enjoys chatting and her daily outing to Greggs for a cup of coffee, as well as going to the shopping centre to visit the clothes shops. When the weather isn’t great, it’s really important to her to be able to get places in the car, so she works well with someone who is able to drive her places regularly. The start and end of her days are generally more slow-paced, with an outing or two in the afternoon to get out and run errands. When Cat gets home in the evening she enjoys getting comfy with her three cats at home and watching her favourite tv soap or murder mystery show.
Cat has a great sense of humour and works well with people who can share that with her. She is also someone who knows her mind and will communicate if there is something that doesn’t work for her.
You would be joining a small, personalised team and you would be expected to take part in the additional responsibilities that come with this, such as rota planning, attending meetings and planning sessions, supporting the person to achieve her outcomes, and carrying out a share of admin tasks for the team as required. Time for these tasks is built into your contracted hours.