Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living

Job Ref CD WN ED, Female (*GOR) Personal Care Assistant Required Portobello

Edinburgh EH15 2DL

Key information

Pay
£13.65
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Remote working
On-site
Posted date
12 Aug 2026
Closing date
11 Sep 2026

About this role

I’m a 58 year old female living in Portobello and I’m wheelchair bound due to multiple sclerosis. I’m in need of a female Personal Carer (*GOR) to assist me.

Your Role

Manual Handling with the aid of a Stand Aid with all transfers.

Get up transfer duties from bed to shower.

Assist with toilet needs & transfers to/from toilet.

Washing & dressing assistance.

Food prep for breakfast & lunch.

Light housework & ironing duties.

Important Info

Rate of Pay is £13.65 per hour regardless of day of week or times worked.

Paid monthly in arrears.

Holidays paid pro rata (depending on how many hours you work weekly)

2 Friendly dogs live here.

Further Information

Successful applicants will be subject to a PVG check.

Will be fully insured in the workplace.

Training maybe arranged for suitable candidates.

If you think you can help and want to work in a fun & friendly place please email now, with an outline of your experience to date & details of your last 2 referees to:

carol.doc@btinternet.com

Email me anyway if you haven’t worked for long or are not trained and may not have 2 references IF you think you are perfect for the job!

* (GOR) This post is open to females only under the genuine occupational requirement provision of the Equality Act 2010.