11 Jobs found

Role: Team Lead for SDS support package for an autistic person with complex needsOrganisation: Self Directed Support Package for an individualContract Type: PermanentHours: 18 hours per week Salary: £20,000 - £21,750 annual salary (for 18 hours per week work.)Occasional sleepovers may be required paid separately at £94.05 (9 hours)Location: Silverknowes & in the communityAbout the roleThe employer for this position is the guardian of an autistic young man who lives in his own home, with a team of staff providing 24/7 support. He requires support to stay safe and access the community as well as with meeting his health and personal care needs. He enjoys a stimulating and active life and relationships with people are important to him.The young man is looking for someone confident and relaxed ...

I am looking for a second Personal Assistant who is friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour. They must be able to give me the space I need to continue developing but also guide me. Someone who is lively and fun, who loves music, singing and reading stories to others. A reliable, punctual and honest individual.Experience in communicating with people with autism and learning difficulties is important and an interest in alternative therapies would also be beneficial. As a Personal Assistant is required to work one to one, it is important that the employer and employee maintain an open and honest relationship. Full training is given with full support on diet and enzyme therapy until competent, however you will already be able to calculate percentages confidently using a calculato...

Rate of pay is £12.15 per hour.Haddington-based disabled lady looking for some personal assistants to support her with daily living, including help with cats.Your job will be to help the lady to do what she wants. This could be going to the park, cafes, shopping, go to appointments, or spend a relaxing time at the local leisure centre for a sauna. You could help her to have a rummage in charity shops or go to the theatre or cinema. She may just want company whilst she is watching her favourite Disney films or listening to true crime on audible.The job will involve personal care and domestic duties. It is a must that you are an animal lover as the employer has three cats and may need support to look after them.The employer is looking for someone with experience in care and it would be helpf...

Part-time & relief cover posts available (applications from people looking for 15 hours or less per week welcome)Role: To assist a physically disabled Clinical Research Scientist, who requires support to live independently. What We Offer• Rate of pay is £14.20 per hour• Part-time & relief cover posts available• 4-weekly rota (weekdays, nightshifts and weekends available)• Paid annual leave & pension scheme• Optional regular overtime available to cover holidays/sickness• Comfortable & relaxed working environment; Wi-Fi; Food & drink on shiftThe employer is a powered wheelchair user, with limited mobility due to Muscular Dystrophy. He works as a Clinical Research Scientist and is looking for flexible and enthusiastic individuals to assist with all aspects of his personal care and support. He...

Eilidh is a young woman in her 20s, she is autistic and has a learning disability. She enjoys the gym, swimming, trips to the theatre and getting outdoors. Once you establish a bond with Eilidh, her world becomes full of possibilities for growth and development. If she is interested, there is potential for you to introduce your own interests and hobbies to Eilidh.Like everyone else, Eilidh has both good and bad days. She has some complexities that can make her life difficult, but a compassionate, empathetic person can turn the whole day around.Eilidh’s team is small but filled with passionate individuals. Her family is deeply integrated within her support, and thus the support worker will need to be able to work on their own initiative whilst at the same time being respectful of Eilidh’s a...

Part-time female Personal Assistant St LeonardsClosing date: open£12.32 per hour2 x 3.5 hour shifts 12-3.30pm (approx) Mon - Sun (set days/times to be agreed)Permanent post 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)This is a rewarding post for a caring person who enjoys vegetarian cooking and helping someone. I'm a nice, creative woman who is housebound with severe ME and needs a kind, reliable and committed PA. Duties are primarily shopping for and cooking healthy veggie food which has to be blended due to gastric issues. Main duties: Shop for, cook and blend foodBring shopping Domestic tasks like cleaning my small flat Trim very small gardenPick up prescriptions, take packages/collect from post office, unpack deliveries, recyclingPush wheelchair if I need to get to an appointmentAny other reasona...

Looking for a part-time personal assistant with car to support an independent middle-aged disabled woman. Providing general assistance when she spends time with her two children, and also helping the woman one half-day a week without her children.Fridays would involve collecting the woman with her walker from Inverleith and driving to Tranent, East Lothian to collect her children, then spending time in East Lothian or driving back to her flat in Edinburgh. Cooking food while she spends time with her children (age 5&10,) and helping the mother with the children's bedtime routine and finishing at 9pm. The woman uses a walker but prefers to take an arm when appropriate. Other tasks involve assistance with household admin, computer and TV issues (eg booking cinema tickets online, planning excu...

Rate of pay £17 per hour/negotiable.Helper or helpers required for our gentle 22-year old son with special needs: mainly help and encouragement in activities of daily living and social activities.The post and shifts are as follows: 1. Monday-Friday a shift from 0700-0900 2. Monday-Friday a shift from 1600-18003. Saturday a shift from 0900-1500 (flexible/negotiable)We are happy to consider separate people for the separate shifts. The job is to support our son with all aspects of personal care. We live in Longniddry area in East Lothian, with a train station nearby. To apply please either send in your CV or complete and return an application form as soon as possible.Application forms can be downloaded from the recruitment section of www.lothiancil.org.uk or by emailing pajobs@lothiancil.org....

There's no experience needed for this job as you'll learn everything you need to do on the job. Just need a willingness to learn. Best way to describe the job is you are my arms and legs.I am in a powered chair as I have MD. Best way to describe my muscular dystrophy is that I can't use my arms or legs. So I simply need someone to be my arms and legs for me. The job is helping me run my family household and to help me be me, so every day is different.Rate of pay £13.35 per hour.The post Looking for one person to do all four shifts or two people to do two shifts each.Available shifts:Tuesday 1pm to 5pm.Wednesday 1pm to 5pm.Thursday 1pm to 5pm.Friday 1pm to 5pm.Holiday cover for other PA shifts, if needed.The rate of pay: £13.35 per hour. Paid annual leave and a pension scheme available.Abou...

Personal assistant required to support a man in his mid-30s who has a visual impairment and uses a wheelchair. This is a social role involving support with managing paperwork such as budgeting and planning, as well as support in outings and socialising. This may involve trips swimming, to the gym, out in town, and eating out.Post is for 6 hours per week, £14.25 per hour.The role is part time and flexible, with 6 hours per week. Possibility for hours to increase in the future. Shifts are very flexible and to be discussed with employer. There may be a need of PA support for a holiday, fully funded and paid.No previous experience necessary, just a good sense of humour, good level of English, and good organisational skills. Applicant must be a part of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) sche...

'Looking for rewarding work?'Female* help required for a lady in Davidson mains, disabled with chronic pain and fatigue. This role includes light housework and support for everyday tasks and pain relief. An explanation and training will be given on job for any tasks requested.If interested please fill the application form, stating your desired no of hours (minimum and maximum) and on days and times you would be available to work. Also say whether you live locally and/or have your own transport. Suitable bus routes include 21 or 200 buses though car best for 10-11pm shift.Shifts available at the moment are:Mon: 3pm – 6pm Tues: 3pm – 6pm Fri: 11.30am – 5.30pm approx. Sun: 11.30 am – 5.30 pm approx. Evening shifts daily 10pm - 11pm Extra hours available for holiday cover and sickness cover. S...