Personal Assistant / Carer

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Location

Dalry area, Edinburgh

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Start Date

Early September 2026 (exact date TBC)

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Hours

Part-time, working on a rota with 3 other carers; weekends required, term-time only

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Hourly Rate

£14.50

• PVG essential

About Me

Hi, I’m Eilidh, I’m an 18-year-old first-year student starting at Edinburgh Napier University to study Journalism. I have Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) which affects my balance, coordination and energy levels. I use a wheelchair most of the time and I’m very independent and always try to do as much as I can myself. I’m really chatty & friendly, and I’m looking for people who won’t just be a reliable carer but someone I can get along with and build a good relationship with too.

Main Duties

Morning Support - 90 minutes*

• Help me get up and out of bed

• Assist with getting dressed, drying hair and putting on shoes

• Help with breakfast if needed

• Supervise transfers as required

• Shower support only when needed (not daily)

Evening Meal Support - 30 minutes*

• Help prepare and cook my evening meal

• Wash dishes

Bed Time Support - 30 minutes*

• Supervise showering before bed

• Remind me to take my medication

• Help me get ready for bed

*Hours may change weekly

Additional Tasks (flexible hours)

• Help with sorting weekly medication into my Monday–Sunday pill organisers

• Changing and washing bedding

• Helping with laundry

• Light general tidying as needed

What I’m Looking For

• Female (preferred) applicants aged 18+

• Kind, patient and reliable

• Happy to work flexibly on a rota basis

• Good communication skills

• Experience with personal care or disability support is a bonus but not essential; full guidance will be given

• Someone who respects my independence and helps me only when I need it

Important Notes

• All times are still to be finalised

• This role is perfect for another university student (in nursing, physio etc) looking for regular part-time work

• Male applicants will be considered for non-personal care duties including meal time support, laundry and medication organisation

• PVG membership is required

To apply or find out more

Please email ekiddie08@gmail.com with a little bit about yourself, your availability and why you’d be interested in / suitable for this role.

Two suitable references are required.