Job reference: EBK ED
Location: Dalry area, Edinburgh
- Start Date: Early September 2026 (exact date TBC)
- Hours: Part-time, working on a rota with 3 other carers; weekends required, term-time only
- Hourly Rate: £14.50
- PVG essential
About Me: Hi, I’m Eilidh, I’m an 18-year-old first-year student starting at Edinburgh Napier University to study Journalism. I have Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) which affects my balance, coordination and energy levels. I use a wheelchair most of the time and I’m very independent and always try to do as much as I can myself. I’m really chatty & friendly, and I’m looking for people who won’t just be a reliable carer but someone I can get along with and build a good relationship with too.
Main Duties
Morning Support – 90 minutes*
- Help me get up and out of bed
- Assist with getting dressed, drying hair and putting on shoes
- Help with breakfast if needed
- Supervise transfers as required
- Shower support only when needed (not daily)
Evening Meal Support – 30 minutes*
- Help prepare and cook my evening meal
- Wash dishes
Bed Time Support – 30 minutes*
- Supervise showering before bed
- Remind me to take my medication
- Help me get ready for bed
*Hours may change weekly
Additional Tasks (flexible hours)
- Help with sorting weekly medication into my Monday–Sunday pill organisers
- Changing and washing bedding
- Helping with laundry
- Light general tidying as needed
What I’m Looking For
- Kind, patient and reliable
- Shifts where personal care happen are available to females only as a genuine occupational requirement as per Equality Act 2010.
- Happy to work flexibly on a rota basis
- Good communication skills
- Experience with personal care or disability support is a bonus but not essential; full guidance will be given
- Someone who respects my independence and helps me only when I need it
Important Notes
- All times are still to be finalised
- This role is perfect for another university student (in nursing, physio etc) looking for regular part-time work
- Male applicants will be considered for non-personal care duties including meal time support, laundry and medication organisation
- PVG membership is required
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Part Time Personal assistant/Carer Required employer: Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living
Join a compassionate and supportive environment where your role as a Personal Assistant/Driver will make a meaningful difference in the life of an independent woman and her children. With flexible hours, competitive pay, and the opportunity to engage in rewarding activities, this position offers a unique chance to contribute positively while enjoying a friendly and easy-going work culture. Located in Edinburgh, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that your assistance helps create joyful moments for a family in need.
Contact Details:
Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living Recruitment Team
