Job Ref: AA CG - Looking for Personal Assistant/ Support Worker (Permanent Position)
| Company: | Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £15 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | EH4 6PT |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
Summary
1. About the Role
We are looking for a caring, reliable and committed Personal Assistant/ Support Worker to join a small team supporting an autistic young person through a bespoke home-schooling programme.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting the development of independence, communication, learning and everyday life skills.
The role involves working closely with the young person to support their educational programme and wider personal development, helping them to achieve individual goals and progress towards Highers National 2 qualifications through a structured home-based learning approach.
2. Key Responsibilities
• Supporting the development of life skills and independence.
• Assisting with the use of the communication device Proloquo2Go.
• Supporting participation in community activities and visits.
• Assisting with personal care when required.
• Supporting engagement with a home-school learning programme.
• Helping the young person work towards Highers National 2 outcomes.
• Implementing positive behaviour support strategies.
• Using positive reinforcement approaches to encourage learning, communication and independence.
• Playing with him and siblings and encouraging play and interaction
• Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team around the child.
3. Training and Support
No previous experience of the specific approaches used is required, as full training will be provided.
Training will include:
• Use of Proloquo2Go communication systems.
• Positive Behaviour Support.
• Positive reinforcement techniques.
• Autism-specific support approaches.
• Personal care.
• Community-based support.
• Educational support and learning activities.
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