Pay Rate
Rate of pay: £14.81 per hour.
Hours & Schedule
On average 10 hours per week with opportunities for flexible additional hours. Typical shifts may be 11:30 am – 6 pm or 2 – 10 pm on college days, lasting 6.5‑7 hours. Working will follow a rolling pattern of one shift week one / two shifts week two, with discussion of preferred days at interview.
Opportunities to support on holidays are available.
Location
Job is based in Seafield, West Lothian.
Job Overview
Autistic young non‑binary adult seeking a Personal Assistant to help with daily challenges due to current health conditions and disabilities.
Responsibilities
* Assist with personal care, medication management, and getting around (including use of wheelchair).
* Provide support with light domestic tasks and maintain a clean, safe home environment.
* Encourage and facilitate engagement in activities at home and in the community, including attending college one day a week.
* Maintain calm, patient, reliable presence, building a trusting relationship while respecting boundaries, communication preferences, and sensory needs.
* Operate during the period between existing morning and nighttime carer visits.
Qualifications & Essential Qualities
* Must be a driver holding a valid, clean driving licence.
* Comfortable around pets/animals.
* Hoist training, medication training, and moving & handling training preferred but can be provided.
* Member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme or willing to join.
* Proficiency in English / communication skills required.
* Autism awareness, seizure training, catheter care, and disability understanding desirable.
* Lived experience of neurodivergence or experience collaborating with neurodivergent families preferred.
Additional Information
* WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP *
*Genuine Occupational Requirement*
The post will be offered based on completion of paid trial shift(s), confirmed at interview.
Application
Please apply as soon as possible by sending your CV and covering letter to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk and quote reference JC WL.
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