Support for a Man with Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s Dementia, Edinburgh/Leith area
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JKM CG |
Summary
Rate of Pay: £15 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week (mostly evenings)
Location: At home
About the Role
We are seeking a caring, patient and reliable Personal Assistant to support a man living with Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s dementia. The PA will assist with personal care, evening routines, meal support, and social engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Care Tasks
• Assistance getting into bed in the evenings.
• Assistance with showering or bathing.
• Assistance with dressing and undressing.
• Assistance with brushing teeth.
• Assistance with eating and drinking.
Social & Support Tasks
• Providing company and entertainment during evening hours.
• Supporting with leisure activities such as music, board games, reading or similar hobbies.
• Assisting with sending/reading text messages or simple correspondence.
• Going for short walks or gentle outings when the weather improves.
Additional Information
• Employment will be under Self Directed Support (SDS) Option 1, where the individual/family acts as the employer.
• Evening availability is essential.
Please read the attached Person Specification document before applying.
How to Apply
You can download an application form to the link provided on LCIL website. Alternatively, please email pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or call LCIL on 0131 475 2350, quoting Job Ref: JKM CG and giving your name and postal or email address.
CV with a short introduction outlining your relevant experience, availability, and why you feel suited for this role are also accepted and should be sent to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk .
Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026
Informal interviews may be arranged to ensure a good personal match, in line with PA recruitment practice in Scotland.
Please note Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) provides support to individual disabled employers. LCIL is not the employer and only provides the recruitment and administrative support to the individual employer.
Hours: 20 hours per week (mostly evenings)
Location: At home
About the Role
We are seeking a caring, patient and reliable Personal Assistant to support a man living with Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s dementia. The PA will assist with personal care, evening routines, meal support, and social engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Care Tasks
• Assistance getting into bed in the evenings.
• Assistance with showering or bathing.
• Assistance with dressing and undressing.
• Assistance with brushing teeth.
• Assistance with eating and drinking.
Social & Support Tasks
• Providing company and entertainment during evening hours.
• Supporting with leisure activities such as music, board games, reading or similar hobbies.
• Assisting with sending/reading text messages or simple correspondence.
• Going for short walks or gentle outings when the weather improves.
Additional Information
• Employment will be under Self Directed Support (SDS) Option 1, where the individual/family acts as the employer.
• Evening availability is essential.
Please read the attached Person Specification document before applying.
How to Apply
You can download an application form to the link provided on LCIL website. Alternatively, please email pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or call LCIL on 0131 475 2350, quoting Job Ref: JKM CG and giving your name and postal or email address.
CV with a short introduction outlining your relevant experience, availability, and why you feel suited for this role are also accepted and should be sent to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk .
Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026
Informal interviews may be arranged to ensure a good personal match, in line with PA recruitment practice in Scotland.
Please note Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) provides support to individual disabled employers. LCIL is not the employer and only provides the recruitment and administrative support to the individual employer.