Personal Assistant

Summary

Personal Assistant (Male Preferred) (Bishopbriggs) - GCIL ED CN/RC.01.26

Please note this organisation is not the employer - they are advertising the role on behalf of a private individual who will be the legal employer.

I am looking for a caring, patient, reliable and fun-loving, Personal Assistant who can support my 18 year old son, ideally we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and will engage with my son who has autism and a learning disability, living in Bishopbriggs.

Your role will be to provide support with personal care, support to develop the skills that he needs to carry out activities of daily living; support to access the social and leisure activities that he enjoys and support to build friendships and connections.

My son loves to learn about countries - their flags, languages and cultures. In the house he like to play games, we play a bingo and he loves conversations about the world, he also likes playing FIFA, to listen to music and dance. He will play on his laptop and teach you about the everything he has learned about the world. Out of the house he loves swimming, bowling, eating out, going to the cinema and socialising.

We would like to hear from people who enjoy these activities too and want to help him to achieve his potential.

Due to the nature of the role a male candidate is preferred.

• Must be physically fit


• Experience of supporting young people with Autism and a learning disability desirable but not essential.


• Driver with clean licence desirable but not essential


• Swimmer

Rate of pay £17.50 per hour

If the probationary period is successful the hourly rate will increase

Adhoc as required role

(Evening and weekends, days/ times can be discussed at interviews.)

Shifts can be discussed at interview or if you would like to have a chat first, please call on

For details of how to apply please contact: View email address on s1jobs.com or call , quoting reference - CN/RC/1.26

Successful applicant will require a PVG, it is the responsibility of the Personal Care Assistant to pay for and upkeep the PVG

Notes to candidates:

If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of GCIL East Dunbartonshire Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps.

If you are successfully hired; you will be employed directly by a Private Employer on a PAYE basis and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law, such as paid holidays, statutory sick pay and pension enrolment (where eligible).

Please note this role is advertised by GCIL East Dunbartonshire on behalf of a Personal Employer, we are not the employer or an employment/recruitment agency. Our role is to assist with the recruitment process and Employer's responsibilities.

GCIL East Dunbartonshire is the Self-Directed Support service based in East Dunbartonshire, providing information and assistance to enable all eligible people to explore the 4 options for independent living outlined in the Self-Directed Support Scotland Act 2013.

GCIL East Dunbartonshire is part of Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL), which is an established Disabled People's Organisation, with many years of experience assisting people to maximise their support needs.

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I am looking for a caring, patient, reliable and fun-loving, Personal Assistant who can support my 18 year old son, ideally we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and will engage with my son who has autism and a learning disability, living in Bishopbriggs.

Your role will be to provide support with personal care, support to develop the skills that he needs to carry out activities of daily living; support to access the social and leisure activities that he enjoys and support to build friendships and connections.

My son loves to learn about countries- their flags, languages and cultures. In the house he like to play games, we play a bingo and he loves conversations about the world, he also likes playing FIFA, to listen to music and dance. He will play on his laptop and teach you about the everything he has learned about the world. Out of the house he loves swimming, bowling, eating out, going to the cinema and socialising.

We would like to hear from people who enjoy these activities too and want to help him to achieve his potential.

Due to the nature of the role a male candidate is preferred.

Must be physically fit

Experience of supporting young people with Autism and a learning disability desirable but not essential.

Driver with clean licence desirable but not essential

Swimmer

Please note this role is advertised by GCIL East Dunbartonshire on behalf of a Personal Employer, we are not the employer or an employment/recruitment agency. Our role is to assist with the recruitment process and Employer's responsibilities.

GCIL East Dunbartonshire is the Self-Directed Support service based in East Dunbartonshire, providing information and assistance to enable all eligible people to explore the 4 options for independent living outlined in the Self-Directed Support Scotland Act 2013.

GCIL East Dunbartonshire is part of Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL), which is an established Disabled People's Organisation, with many years of experience assisting people to maximise their preferred support needs.

Rate of pay £17.50 per hour

If the probationary period is successful the hourly rate will increase

Adhoc as required role

(Evening and weekends, days/ times can be discussed at interviews.)