HO CK ED: Part time

Area: Edinburgh

Hourly rate: £14.50

Closing Date: Open

Personal Assistant (3 hours per week – Thursdays)

I’m looking for a compassionate, grounded and practically minded Personal Assistant who enjoys being outdoors, exploring activities, and can offer practical support in my home.

I’m a woman in my early 30s, studying science part-time. I’m autistic and my mental health impacts my functioning. My energy levels can fluctuate. I enjoy being outdoors and getting around by bike, and I’m hoping to do more hiking, bouldering, and outdoor volunteering. I’m also planning to foster a cat in the future.

The role is 3 consecutive hours per week on a Thursday, exact times to be determined collaboratively, ideally with some flexibility to allow for attending activities that are timetabled outside of my control. A mixture of at home and in the community support, agreed on in advance. Support may include:

• Working alongside me to manage my schedule and household tasks
• Helping with decision-making and task initiation when I’m feeling stuck
• Keeping me on task
• Supporting me to plan, pace activities, and build in recovery time
• Spending time together outdoors (cycling, volunteering)
• Supporting me to practice distress tolerance and emotional regulation strategies I have learned

3 hours per week on a Thursday between 9am and 3pm (ideally 11am-2pm).

You are:

• Level-headed and discerning
• Patient and a flexible thinker - willing to problem solve and try new approaches
• A clear and straightforward communicator
• Someone with an understanding of autism and sensory sensitivities
• Interested in psychology and dedicated to learning about how to better your own wellbeing and that of others
• Compassionate towards yourself and others
• Somewhat active and enjoy being outdoors (interest in cycling is a bonus, not essential)
• Open to trying new things, such as bouldering or volunteering together

No formal care experience is required - the right attitude matters more.

You must be a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, or willing to join.

To apply please obtain and application form. An application pack for PA vacancy HO CK ED can be downloaded from the recruitment section of the LCiL website

Alternatively email  quoting Job  CK ED

Applications by CV are accepted. Email a CV (and covering letter) including reference number HO CK ED to

During your application, please could you include a sentence about what in particular appeals to you about this position, from reading the advert.