Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living

08/01/2026

PA opportunity to young woman in her 20s in Corstorphine area of Edinburgh.

Job Reference: AT ED.

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We are looking for 1 or 2 PAs to support a young autistic woman with cerebral palsy to lead her life. She wishes to become more independent and now she is in her 20s wants to enjoy new experiences, meet like-minded people and make friends.

08/01/2026

Opportunity for part-time female carer to support young girl in the Livingston area.

Job Reference: HN WN WL.

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We are looking for someone who can visit two to three times a week for up to maximum of 10 hours per week in the afternoon in order to assist our young daughter.

08/01/2026

Personal Assistant opportunity in North Berwick.

Job Reference: NW WN EL.

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Job Reference: NW WN EL Area: East Lothian (North Berwick area) Working Pattern: Part-time Rate of Pay: £14 per hour

23/12/2025

Have a great festive season and relaxed holiday from everyone at LCiL and best wishes for the year ahead!

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May the year ahead bring you continued success and well-being.

23/12/2025

Looking for a new PA opportunity in Edinburgh & the Lothians?

Check out all the latest opportunities on our website 👉👉 https://www.lothiancil.org.uk/how-we-help/independent-living-support/personal-assistant-recruitment/current-personal-assistant-vacancies/

22/12/2025

Job Ref: NT GI – Part-time Female (GOR*) Personal Assistant – Livingston, West Lothian

I'm looking for a PA for my 14 year old daughter who has an intellectual disability and metabolic condition. She is very sociable, inquisitive, friendly, and talkative. She is a compassionate girl who loves interacting with everyone and loves being out and about, doing activities, socialising, and attending her clubs. Some activities she enjoys are swimming, playing at parks, soft play, theatre and eating out. She does however require assistance with this as she can become overwhelmed, or over excited. She can get anxious, irritable and impulsive at times and her surroundings impact her. She can have minor challenging behaviour at times with regards to the above. She will require personal care on certain activities.

The post will be for 8 hours per week of support during school holidays (12 weeks of the year) and 4 hours per week during term time (40 weeks of the year). This main component of the role will be to support the young person to attend activities. There will be a budget for expenses during each session and mileage will be covered. Rate of pay will be £12.60 per hour.

A full, clean UK driving license in essential. We are looking for a female PA who drives and is trustworthy, sensitive, compassionate and adaptable to my daughter’s needs. Good communication skills are essential. As a PA you will be working 1 to 1 with my daughter so it's vital that you are trustworthy, reliable and honest.
It's also very important that we have a very open and honest relationship.

You must be a member of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) scheme or be willing to join. This is a regulated role and so this is a legal requirement.

How to Apply

To apply please obtain and application form. An application pack for PA vacancy NT GI can be downloaded from the recruitment section of the LCiL website lotiancil.org.uk

Alternatively email pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk quoting Job Ref: NT GI

Applications by CV are accepted. Email a CV (and covering letter) including reference number MA GI to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk.

*Genuine Occupation Requirement

https://www.lothiancil.org.uk/how-we-help/independent-living-support/personal-assistant-recruitment/current-personal-assistant-vacancies/job-ref-nt-gi-part-time-female-gor-personal-assistant-livingston-west-lothian/

I'm looking for a PA for my 14 year old daughter who has an intellectual disability and metabolic condition. She is very sociable, inquisitive, friendly, and talkative. She

22/12/2025

Ref: GC BS Caring Female Personal Assistant wanted – Edinburgh – Approx.15 hrs/week – Companionship & Light Support
I’m looking for a kind and reliable female personal assistant to provide companionship, personal care and light support to my wife, who has mobility difficulties following a stroke. She uses a tripod stick and a wheelchair.
The role includes attending regular group sessions, supporting with appointments, assisting with personal care needs (including continence care), and accompanying her on outings such as going for coffee or shopping.
Typical Shifts:
Monday: 9:00 am – 10:15 am and 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
– Supporting her to get ready for Seagrove
– Assisting with light housework in the afternoon
Thursday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
– Providing support while she attends group or one-to-one activities at Headways
Saturday, Wednesday, Sunday (Occasional)
– Offering companionship at home while I am out
Other Duties Include:
• Support with appointments
• Light assistance during outings
• Personal care as required
Please note that, due to the nature of my wife’s needs, there may be occasions where work is required outside the usual schedule, such as for hospital appointments. We ask that you are comfortable with this flexibility, and we will always be considerate of your time and availability.
Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR):
Due to the personal and intimate nature of some aspects of the support required, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the personal assistant be female.
Please email your interest in the role to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk, including the job reference and contact details, and I’ll get back to you soon.

The role includes attending regular group sessions, supporting with appointments, assisting with personal care needs (including continence care), and accompanying her on outings such as going for coffee or shopping.

22/12/2025

Job Ref: CD GI. Female (GOR*) Personal Assistant required by disabled Mum – Newtongrange £13.07
*Genuine Occupational Requirement
I am a disabled mother of two boys, age 20 and 15, and I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support me with my family’s routines. The aim of the role is to assist me in my role as a mother to allow me to live independently.
I have vacancies for a zero-hours contracted PA, to support me as part of my PA team available immediately. No regular hours are offered but there will be the opportunity to cover staff holidays and sickness, including during the school holidays.
Starting in February 2026 the following shifts will be available on a regular, contracted basis. The shifts can be split up amongst candidates and therefore don't have to be one person taking on a full contract.
The post(s)
Sunday 9.30am to 11.20am
Sunday 6.30pm to 8pm
Monday 7am to 8.30am
Tuesday 7am to 8.30am
Thursday 7am to 8.30am
Saturday 8am to 9.50am

Total Hours
9 hours 40 minutes
Times may change slightly to reflect summer and winter months and school holidays etc so flexibility and good communication are key.
Please see the job description in the application pack for more details.
The hourly rate of pay is £13.07 per hour.
The post holder
I am looking for someone who has experience of working with children and families.
An ideal post-holder would be someone who is compassionate, friendly, calm and patient with a good sense of humour. Driver – desirable but not essential. Qualifications not essential. Would be required to have a PVG membership suitable for working with Children and Vulnerable Adults or be willing to join the scheme. This is a legal requirement as the position is a regulated role.
Female applicants only please, this is a genuine occupational requirement.
To apply
Download an application pack and job description to apply. An application pack with job description can be downloaded from the recruitment section of the LCiL website lothiancil.org.uk
Please clearly indicate of you are interested in contracted or relief (zero-hour) work.
Applications by CV and covering letter will also be considered but you should read the job description contained within the application pack before applying. CVs and covering letters should clearly indicate the reference CD GI.
Applications can be returned by email to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk


https://www.lothiancil.org.uk/how-we-help/independent-living-support/personal-assistant-recruitment/current-personal-assistant-vacancies/job-ref-cd-gi-female-gor-personal-assistant-required-by-disabled-mum-newtongrange-13-07/

I am a disabled mother of two boys, age 20 and 15, and I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support me with my family’s routines. The aim of the role is to assist me in my role as a mother to allow me to live independently.

16/12/2025

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16/12/2025

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16/12/2025

Ref: DJ SS Personal Assistant required for administrative work - 6 per week, £14 per hour

Area: EH9, Edinburgh

The doctor seeks personal assistant for work on general office work, exciting work on peace, equality, and social housing.

I have been a campaigner for Greenpeace, friends of the earth, and other organisations. I have Parkinson’s disease, and this means that I need a professional personal assistant to continue to be productive in all these areas.

Web building skills would be favoured, as I am working on building my website.

For the right person this is exiting work involving ground breaking research in history, philosophy, and peace and equality.

I am looking for someone who is mature, personal, and dependable.

The post:
£14 per hour
6 hours per week, divided into 3 shifts

To apply

To apply please send in your CV and Cover Letter as soon as possible, quoting reference DJ SS. CV should be emailed to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk

The doctor seeks personal assistant for work on general office work, exciting work on peace, equality, and social housing.

16/12/2025

Great opportunity for those looking for a PA opportunity in Haymarket area of Edinburgh.

Job Ref: NJ WN ED.

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Are you an enthusiastic, bubbly Personal Assistant? I am a vibrant and fun-loving lady, who perhaps fails to understand that she’s too old to be doing a full-time PhD! (in an exciting period of Scottish history!)