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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Personal Assistant

Private Individual
Part time
On site: Edinburgh
£25,552
Closing 12 August 2025
Advertised from 15 July 2025

Role

Are you interested in a role that would support a wonderful, friendly, popular young woman to live her best life whilst providing you with a regular salary, brilliant development opportunities and a great work/life balance? 

We have a part-time role available to complete this person’s support team. We are looking for someone caring, responsible, respectful and considerate. Ideally you will have creative interests and be keen to support this lady in basic arts and crafts and in her love of music and dancing. You will also have great attention to detail and be enthusiastic about supporting this young woman in her daily life including going to her classes and activities, seeing her friends and keeping in touch with her family. 

You should be motivated to provide an excellent standard of support and want to use and develop person-centred approaches and basic therapeutic techniques to support this (full training will be provided). You must be responsible and proactive in supporting the person in running and maintaining their household. A range of additional benefits is provided alongside the salary. 

A 16 to 20 hour a week role is available.16 hours is equivalent to one 24-hour shift a week including a paid sleepover (the sleepover pay is additional to the basic salary). 20 hours is roughly equivalent to one shift a week plus one additional shift within each four week period. Each shift also includes an additional ½ hour paid handover. 

Package includes

  • Starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE) rising to £13.52 per hour (£27,418 FTE) plus sleepover payments
    • 16 hours role - £10,482 rising to £11,248 plus sleepover payments, 
    • 20 hours role - £13,103 rising to £14,060 plus sleepover payments
  • Fantastic training (on full pay) including enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills and other bespoke training courses.Contributory pension scheme, membership of HSF health plan and more.
  • 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days (pro rata for part time roles).

Application notes

Please note that this role is reserved for female applicants only*. Applicants should be looking to commit to the role for a minimum of 18 months to 2 years in the first instance. You would be working in a small, friendly team with ongoing support, training and supervision provided by a professional care provider. This role includes personal care. Applicants should have flexibility in their availability over the week. Rotas are organised within the team several months in advance.

*Exemption under the Equality Act 2010

For further information or to discuss the role, please contact Kate at kateedin1@gmail.com