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Rate of pay £14.18 per hour.To apply email your cover letter and CV to: mayalcoates@gmail.com Post available now! Hey I’m Maya, an actor, writer and content creator living in Edinburgh. I have a physical disability and use a manual wheelchair full-time. I’m currently on the lookout for 2 new female (genuine occupational requirement) Carers/PA’s to join my team and provide me with a high level of care at my house near Liberton, Edinburgh. I’m looking for people who are hard-working, can take initiative, have a sense of humour, and are reliable, empathetic, committed and caring. I have up to 35 hours to be filled either by one full time worker or several part time workers. Applications from people looking to do 15 hours per week (like students) welcome. Very flexible hours and working days. ...

Rate of pay £14.18 per hour.Our son, a young disabled man, is looking to recruit a personal assistant/driver to support him to get out and about. He loves being out and about, especially the cinema! Marvel and animated films are his favourites as are the associated DVDs. He enjoys word play, slapstick and having a great laugh!He uses an iPad with a communication app to communicate. Singing along to The Lion King in the car is highly desirable!!Experience of working in social care is preferable as is an understanding of cerebral palsy and/or autism. Driving an electric wheelchair also preferable but full training will be given.You must have a clean driving license and the confidence to drive a wheelchair adapted van.Pickup and drop off would be in Comiston, EH10, where there is on street pa...

Rate of pay £15 per hour. Hours starting at four per week but could rise to 8.5 per week, depending on circumstances.We are looking for a personal assistant (PA) to provide companionship and support to a young man (18 years) who has a mild learning disability. We are looking for someone who will support him with his current interests which are football, video games and ice hockey. The PA must have a knowledge and understanding of youth culture. The PA would be expected to join in physical activities when required and also support him to become more independent in everyday tasks and develop skills for independent living. We would also like the PA to be pro-active in suggesting new activities or places to visit.Ideally you will have had some experience of dealing with people with learning di...

Full and part time hours availableA 40 year old man with MS, living in the west of Edinburgh, is recruiting for his team of personal assistants, to help him with personal care, domestic and social support and to live independently in his own home. The team covers support 24/7 and you may be asked to provide cover for holidays and sickness. The employer is mentally very able but will require assistance with all aspects of daily living. He cannot weight bear and uses a wheelchair and a hoist for transfers. (Training will be given).It is important to say that the employer is a smoker.He has an excellent sense of humour and appreciates when others do too. He enjoys most kinds of music from AC/DC to classical.Previous experience supporting someone with a disability is preferred. However, it is ...