Private Individual

Current vacancies

Personal Assistant

  • Full time
  • Sessional
  • On site: Bathgate/Fauldhouse area
  • Closing 21st January 2025

Life-changing role for the Active and Purpose-Driven Individual

Are you active, strong and looking for a role where you can make a real difference? We are seeking someone dynamic and resilient to support a profound disabled gentleman with a sharp sense of humour in living an extraordinary life. The applicants we would encourage to apply are individuals who have had no experience in care and support and may be looking for a change in career.

What we are looking for in a person : -

  • Preferably male; reasonably tall for safe working
  • Physically fit and strong to assist moving around;
  • Ready to handle a role that keeps you moving and engaged;
  • Resilient and determined;
  • Able to face challenges head-on and see them through with confidence;
  • Eager to learn;
  • Willing to take on new skills, apply practical common sense and grow through experience;
  • Empathetic and proactive;
  • Someone who cares deeply and takes initiative to improve every situation;

Essential:

  • Driving licence
  • Clean driving record
  • Safe and responsible driver with own vehicle

Your mission:

To provide practical and emotional support helping this profoundly disabled gentleman live a life to the fullest. This role is fast-paced and varied. It requires strength , problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset. You’ll make a meaningful impact while building a relationship rooted in respect, humour and positivity.

What you can gain:-

  • A rewarding role with a clear purpose – making a real difference every day;
  • An active, engaging position where no two days are the same;
  • Opportunities to step into a management role for those who excel
  • The chance to work alongside someone who will inspire you with their humour, courage and determination;
  • Income beginning at £16ph during probation increasing incrementally;
  • Holiday weeks of 6 weeks per year;
  • Training on the job and further training for certificates when engaged permanently;
  • Full-time, part-time, weekend hours available
  • Permanent position
  • The chance to work alongside someone who will inspire you with their humour, courage and determination .
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Service Manager (SDS support package for an autistic person with complex needs)

  • Part time
  • £40,000 – £42,000 pro-rata
  • On site: Silverknowes & in the community
  • Closing 27th January 2025

The 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 with a good sense of humour who shares his interests in computer games, walking, eating out and trying new things. His family require someone who is a confident people manager who is reliable and committed, with a genuine interest in helping their son live a great life.

His team of support workers provide a high level of care and support. To ensure this, we offer in house training and double up shifts, monthly team meetings and regular 1:1 supervision. We work flexibly to ensure we truly meet this young man’s specific needs and we think that this role provides an excellent opportunity for committed and experienced support staff with management or team leader experience to work creatively and effectively to make a real difference.

We offer contracted employment with annual leave, pension contribution etc. A PVG check will be carried out on successful candidates and there will be a 3-month probation period.

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