At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a gentleman in leading an active, socially connected life while having fun.
- Company: Join Thistle, a caring organisation dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, fantastic training, gym membership, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career development and sector-leading training.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while building meaningful relationships and supporting independence.
- Qualifications: Kindness, patience, and a willingness to achieve SSSC registration required.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, helping them 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). Make a real difference while having fun, building relationships, and supporting someone to live the life they choose.
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic Personal Assistants to support a gentleman who lives in Craigmillar. There are 16 hours available, including evenings, weekends, and sleepovers.
About the Person
He is warm, sociable, and has a great sense of humour. He enjoys spending time with people, having a chat, and sharing a laugh. He takes pride in his appearance, values his independence, and enjoys being an active part of his local community. He has a busy and varied lifestyle and loves getting out and about. Some of his favourite activities include:
- Going to the disco on Saturday nights
- Pottery and creative activities
- Swimming and keeping active
- Going out for lunch or dinner
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Kind, patient, and reliable
- Confident supporting someone to achieve their goals and maintain their independence
- A good communicator who can recognise and respond to individual needs
- Flexible and able to work evenings, weekends, and sleepovers
Experience supporting people who communicate through behaviour is essential. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who can take a person-centred approach, build trust, and provide support in a way that respects the person's choices, strengths, and individuality.
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
- From 1st April 2026, starting salary £13.45 per hour (£27,277 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.55 per hour (£27,479 FTE).
- Fantastic training (on full pay), including 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 team, Lead Practitioner 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.
Personal Assistant GC262 - 479924 employer: Thistle Foundation
Thistle Foundation is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and clients alike. Located in the heart of Midlothian, we offer a supportive work environment with a structured development programme, ensuring our employees have ample opportunities for growth and professional advancement. Our commitment to employee welfare is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, including contributions to a pension scheme, making us a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in health and social care.
