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.