APPLYING FOR A JOB

Please be aware that Shetland Community Connections DO NOT employ the PA.

We (Shetland Community Connections) merely try to encourage opportunities for those with a Direct Payment package to find out about people who are available for work.

We forward your application onto the employer, it is then up to the employer if they decide to proceed with your application.

A Personal Assistant is employed by the family with a Direct Payment arrangement. They are the Employer and they are responsible for offering you a contract of employment.

Please note that Employers will have different approaches to recruiting people, Shetland Community Connections would recommend during the recruitment process that employers get 2 references, one being from your most recent employment/position, check the SSSC register and carry out a PVG before offering you employment. Shetland Community Connections can offer employers support with this if needed.

There is a PA Network Scotland who can give advice to people who sign up (sign up is free). They would be the people to ask if you are unsure about contracts or other employment issues as they can offer you independent advice.

www.panetworkscotland.org.uk/ - this website offers a lot of advice and information. They also have a Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PANetworkScotland/

There is also a closed Facebook group for Shetland PA Employers and PA's if you would like to join, here is the link: www.facebook.com/groups/124884798178486

NOTE FOR EMPLOYERS
If you are an employer looking to advertise your vacancy on here please visit: Advertising for a PA job and complete the following forms. We will be in touch to confirm your advert.

PA's - to join a team in Lerwick to support a young man

Job Reference: 1045

Date Added: 11th June 2024

Looking for PA support for a capable 22 year old man in Lerwick with autism who has a wonderful personality and a great sense of humor.

He is polite, well-mannered, and loves sharing jokes. He enjoys swimming, so would be great if you're comfortable going in the pool.

Day shifts are available:

8am - 2pm
9am - 5:15pm

Flexible hours for day shifts may be possible.

Night shifts (sleep-in) typically run from -

5pm to 8am (occasionally till 9.30am) the following morning.

A driving license and experience working with individuals with autism are highly desirable. Enhanced rates are offered for weekend shifts.

If this interests you please complete the application form below.

Please make sure to include the job reference stated above.

PA - West Mainland Opportunity

Job Reference: 1035

Date added: 21st May 2024

PA to support disabled lady to access Aqua Circuit classes at West Mainland Leisure Centre on Mondays and Wednesdays - early evenings.

Support required to lift manual wheelchair out of car and support her into facilities. No support required in the pool. After the class support to shower and return to the car.

Hours can be negogiated, however the support is set to class times with the maximum being 8 hour, however a PA could support on one day if that suited other commitments.

Driving licence desirable but not essential.

More details on application.

If this interests you please complete the application form below.

Please make sure to include the job reference stated above.

Female PA required for young lady in Burra to attend activities

Job Reference: 1040

Date added: 9th July 2024

Female personal assistant required for 28 year old woman with a learning disability & epilepsy who lives in Burra.

She is a lovely young lady who has barriers to pursuing her interests, she is socially isolated so looking for an energetic PA to take her out and about to the gym and also to support her at a local horse riding club.

She loves art/craft activities & animals

Hours - 7 hours per week, to be split over 2 days - days & times can be flexible.

Attractive rate of pay

Experience of mild learning disability and epilepsy required, preferable someone of a similar age.

Driving licence essential.

If this interests you please complete the application form below.

Please make sure to include the job reference stated above.

PA required in Lerwick for young man.

Job Reference: 1041

Date added: 9th July 2024

We are looking to add to our small team of PA's for a young man with an Acquired Brain Injury who lives in his own tenancy in Lerwick.

We are looking to cover 2 shifts immedietly - Tuesday & Wednesdays between 3pm - 7pm.

This shall lead to 4 more days.

These hours naturally cover the main meal time of the day for him so assistance with food preparation is essential.

A car owner is essential and a person comfortable with dogs.

If this interests you please complete the application form below.

Please make sure to include the job reference stated above.

PA's required in Boddam, South Mainland

Job Reference: 1046

Date added: 20th June 2024

We are looking for Personal Assistants to join an elderly couple’s recently established support package.

Currently two visits a day are provided, but we plan to add a 30-minute lunch call to ensure a hot meal is safely prepared.

Daily shifts include:

MORNING CALL: 9am-10am, to assist with physiotherapy exercises, medication administration, personal care, and oral hygiene.
EVENING CALL: 9pm-10pm, for medication administration, personal care, and oral hygiene.

Additionally, on Sundays, there is a 2-hour shower visit from 9am-11am, plus a 30-minute physiotherapy support session. These shifts also involve light housekeeping duties.

Due to the shift lengths, it is practical for candidates to live in the south end.

Some flexibility is available for the right candidate.

Full support and training will be provided.

While care experience and dementia training are preferred, they are not essential.

If this interests you please complete the application form below.

Please make sure to include the job reference stated above.

PA for elderly lady in Cunningsburgh/Sandwick area

Job Reference: 1047

Date added: 20th June 2024

Looking for a PA for a kind & intelligent 79 year old lady in the Cunningsburgh/Sandwick area.

Gentle approach & good listening skills essential.

6.5 hrs per week

Personal care every morning of the week required -

5 visits x 30 mins

2 visits x 60 mins

Batch cooking

1 visit x 1.5 hrs

If this interests you please complete the application form below.

Please make sure to include the job reference stated above.

Female PA required in Ollaberry for support with everyday living skills.

Job Reference 1029

Date added: 12th July 2024

Looking for a female personal assistant for an autistic lady in the Ollaberry area, experience in supporting individuals with autism is essential for this role.

This role would include social interaction, physical activities such as swimming & walking, runs out in the car and support to attend Ability Shetland groups.

Relief, holiday & sickness cover required - Monday, Tuesday & Fridays, 8am - 5pm.

The employer values & respects the staff and fully supportive and open to feedback with flexibility.

If this interests you please complete the application form below.

Please make sure to include the job reference stated above.

Opportunities with Shared Lives Shetland

Interested in Sharing your day?

Shared Lives Shetland is a new small scale Adult 18+ support service operated by Shetland Community Connections and registered with the Care Inspectrate.

We are recruiting for the right people who understand this highly personalised and matched support. This is a relationship based one to one service.

Sharing your connections and local knowledge to help an older person at risk of isolation or a younger adult to build their own connections by going out and about in their local area.

This is a different way of working which can fit with your current commitments.

Interested to find out more ?

Complete the form below - just add Shared Lives at the job number section or in the text.

Or call - 745093 email - sharedlives@shetland.org

We would love the opportunity to chat about this opportunity and application process to see if its right for you and the people we support.

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