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 have one part-time vacancies to join the team of female* Personal Assistants who support a 32-year-old woman who lives in Barnton, Edinburgh at the moment however it’s an exciting time as she is moving to her own flat.
This position is for a personal assistant. There are various hours between 20- 30 hrs weekly once she moves to her flat. These hours include team meetings, support and supervision and attendance at training.
Now support is provided Monday to Saturday typically 9am to 5pm but this may vary and will change to 24hr shifts including sleepovers at some point this year. Shifts are planned and agreed in advance with the team and the need to have a flexible and committed approach is essential.
*Exemption under Equality Act 2010
About this opportunity
This young woman has her own vehicle, and a driver would be good but not essential. This is a great opportunity to support this lady move into her first home. It is a great time for you to introduce new things, to look for other opportunities to enhance her life.
Amongst other things she enjoys: -
- Socialising, chatting, and having a laugh.
- Listening to music.
- Going out and about, having coffee and hot chocolate
- Going to the cinema
- Doing the occasional arts and crafts
- Going out for walks and likes to meet and talk to dogs whilst she is out walking.
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)
This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses. - SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Supportfrom 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
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Personal Assistant (Support Worker) employer: Thistle Foundation
Thistle Foundation is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Craigmillar. As a Domestic Assistant, you will be part of a compassionate team that prioritises the wellbeing of individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions, while enjoying benefits such as a contributory pension scheme, generous annual leave, and free gym membership. We are committed to your professional growth and offer opportunities for training and development, making this a meaningful place to work.
