Personal Assistant Required for Young Woman in her 20s

Job reference:AT ED

Rate of pay £14.82 per hour.

We are looking for 1 or 2 PAs to support a young autistic woman with cerebral palsy to lead her life. She wishes to become more independent and now she is in her 20s wants to enjoy new experiences, meet like-minded people and make friends.

The young woman is engaging and outgoing, she uses a wheelchair to mobilise and is looking to build up her independence within the house, develop independent travel skills and gain confidence to access activities/college courses/volunteering.

Experience of working in social care is preferable and an understanding of cerebral palsy and/or autism is desirable. Access to a car and/or a driving licence is also preferable as it opens up more possibilities to go places and do activities.

Hours and Rates of Pay

The successful candidates would work 15-20 hours each a week. However, this could be more or fewer hours, depending on availability and suitability of the individuals. Applications from people looking for 15 hours per week or less welcome.

The post will be offered subject to successful interview and references. The young woman also likes to make sure there is a good connection with the people who support her and so part of the application process is completing a paid trial shift.

How to apply

Please apply as soon as possible by completing and returning an application form.

For more information and an application form please download an application pack.  This can be downloaded here: Download AT ED Application pack 2026 or by emailing pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk and quoting reference AT ED.