Job Ref AA BS: Family Seeking Personal Assistant to Support with Care for Young Son
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.07 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | EH22 4UA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AA BS |
Summary
Area: Dalkeith
Work Pattern: Part-time
Rate of pay: £13.07
Closing date: Open
We are looking for a caring and reliable personal assistant to visit two to three times a week for up to 6 hours per week in the afternoon after school to support our six-year-old son.
Our son is smiley, happy, assertive, and has a good sense of humour. He loves being outside and watching things move in the wind and other sensory activities. He has physical and learning disabilities and requires constant supervision to keep him safe. He is non-verbal, so he needs someone to get to know him to be able to understand his communication techniques. He is a full-time manual wheelchair user; therefore, the personal assistant will be required to use a ceiling track hoist to carry out his personal care. He also has other medical needs, which can be discussed in more detail upon interest in the role. The role involves:
Building a trusting relationship with our son and learning his way of communication
Providing personal care to ensure that our son is comfortable at all times
Taking our son for walks after school, for a drive in his wheelchair-accessible car, or to other places such as the shops for a look around
Using his gastrostomy button to give our son his fluids, as he is only able to drink small amounts (full training will be provided on this)
Observing and reporting any changes in his health
We have a ceiling hoist for transferring, and experience using hoists is preferred, but training can be provided.
The role is for up to 6 hours per week during term time and 12 hours per week during school holidays, with hours to be discussed at interview. Both myself and my partner work and are looking for support with our son after school to allow us to finish work at around 5.30pm. The rate of pay is £13.07 per hour.
It is essential that the postholder be a member of the protection of vulnerable groups (PVG) scheme or willing to join.
How to apply
Please send your CV and covering letter to Pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk quoting job reference. AA BS
Work Pattern: Part-time
Rate of pay: £13.07
Closing date: Open
We are looking for a caring and reliable personal assistant to visit two to three times a week for up to 6 hours per week in the afternoon after school to support our six-year-old son.
Our son is smiley, happy, assertive, and has a good sense of humour. He loves being outside and watching things move in the wind and other sensory activities. He has physical and learning disabilities and requires constant supervision to keep him safe. He is non-verbal, so he needs someone to get to know him to be able to understand his communication techniques. He is a full-time manual wheelchair user; therefore, the personal assistant will be required to use a ceiling track hoist to carry out his personal care. He also has other medical needs, which can be discussed in more detail upon interest in the role. The role involves:
Building a trusting relationship with our son and learning his way of communication
Providing personal care to ensure that our son is comfortable at all times
Taking our son for walks after school, for a drive in his wheelchair-accessible car, or to other places such as the shops for a look around
Using his gastrostomy button to give our son his fluids, as he is only able to drink small amounts (full training will be provided on this)
Observing and reporting any changes in his health
We have a ceiling hoist for transferring, and experience using hoists is preferred, but training can be provided.
The role is for up to 6 hours per week during term time and 12 hours per week during school holidays, with hours to be discussed at interview. Both myself and my partner work and are looking for support with our son after school to allow us to finish work at around 5.30pm. The rate of pay is £13.07 per hour.
It is essential that the postholder be a member of the protection of vulnerable groups (PVG) scheme or willing to join.
How to apply
Please send your CV and covering letter to Pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk quoting job reference. AA BS