Compassionate PA for Autistic Child - Flexible Hours, Driver

GCIL South Lanarkshire; Rutherglen; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

GCIL South Lanarkshire is seeking a Personal Assistant to support Ollie, an autistic, non-verbal 11-year-old in the Rutherglen area. The role involves engaging in activities at home, assisting with personal care, meal preparation and daily routines, and helping Ollie feel safe and understood.

You will foster a trusting relationship, recognizing distress signals and responding with calm, patient support, at Ollie’s pace, while allowing her space to build comfort and independence.

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience supporting an autistic person who is non-verbal.
• Essential: A driver with access to your own car.
• Beneficial: Experience of de-escalation and supporting someone through distress, with patience in stressful moments.

Responsibilities

• Spend time with Ollie at home, sharing activities she enjoys.
• Support her with some aspects of personal care, respecting her dignity and preferences.
• Prepare food she likes and help with everyday routines around the house.
• Learn to recognise situations that cause her distress and offer calm, patient support when she feels overwhelmed.
• Give her time and space to feel comfortable with you and develop trust.

Skills

Autism support experience

Driver

De-escalation experience

Job description

GCIL South Lanarkshire is seeking a Personal Assistant to support Ollie, an autistic, non-verbal 11-year-old in the Rutherglen area. The role involves engaging in activities at home, assisting with personal care, meal preparation and daily routines, and helping Ollie feel safe and understood.

You will foster a trusting relationship, recognizing distress signals and responding with calm, patient support, at Ollie’s pace, while allowing her space to build comfort and independence.