Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Purpose
Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.
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 Personal Assistants to work with this 49 year old gentleman that lives in Craigmillar. There are various hours of work available.
About this opportunity
This gentleman has a diagnosis of Autism and Bi-polar disorder. He is a loving, caring man who loves to laugh.
He has a weekly routine that includes swimming and horse riding and this is very important to him. This gentleman is tactile and fun, he enjoys company and to chat. He is very able and does not require any support with his personal care and is a delight to know.
Someone who has experience with Autism or mental health would be beneficial.
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact jill.donoghue@thistle.org.uk
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Job ref: GC241
What we offer
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
* Salary: From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.90 per hour (£26,161 (FTE)).
* Fantastic training (on full pay)
* This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.
* SSSC registration paid for by Thistle
* Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
* Support from regular meetings with your manager or coach
* Contributory pension scheme
* Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
* 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
* Free Thistle Gym membership
* Membership of the HSF Health Plan
* Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us
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