Help John Live Life His Way- Personal Assistant Required- Maryhill Area

GCIL; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

GCIL in Maryhill is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support John in his daily living and community activities. The role focuses on reliable, respectful companionship, helping maintain routines and independence in a sociable environment.

You will assist with household tasks, transport, meals, and attending appointments, while promoting John's safety and wellbeing. Flexible hours are available, with 27 hours per week at £14 per hour in the Maryhill area.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting someone with a learning disability and/or autism is beneficial but not essential.
• An interest in music or football may help build a connection with John.
• 27 hours per week in Maryhill (G20 area); rate: £14 per hour; regular hours to be agreed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and tidy home.
• Assist with budgeting and day-to-day tasks.
• Plan, prepare and cook healthy meals.
• Accompany to appointments and community activities.
• Provide personal care and hygiene support.
• Encourage healthy lifestyle and exercise.
• Support use of public transport and community activities.
• Maintain routines and adapt to changes.
• Record keeping and updates for the support network.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Help John Live Life His Way- Personal Assistant Required- Maryhill Area

Help John Live Life His Way- Personal Assistant Required- Maryhill Area

Meet John

John is a friendly and sociable 56-year-old man with a great sense of humour who loves music, football, cinema trips and spending time out and about in his community. He has a large music collection, enjoys attending local clubs and activities, and is always happy to share a cheesy joke or two.

John has a learning difficulty and is autistic. Routine, consistency and clear communication are important to him, and he is looking for a Personal Assistant who can provide reliable support while building a positive and respectful working relationship.

About the Role

As John’s Personal Assistant, you will support him to maintain his independence, stay healthy and continue enjoying the activities and routines that matter to him.

This is a varied role that combines practical support, companionship and encouragement. You will help John manage daily living tasks, access his local community and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

Support may include:

• Supporting John to maintain a clean, safe and tidy home
• Assisting with budgeting and day-to-day living tasks
• Planning, preparing and cooking healthy meals together
• Accompanying John to appointments and community activities
• Providing support with personal care and personal hygiene
• Supporting John to maintain a healthy lifestyle through exercise and healthy eating
• Encouraging and accompanying John to activities such as swimming and walking football
• Supporting John to use public transport and access activities in the community
• Helping John maintain routines and prepare for changes to plans
• Providing reassurance and encouragement when worries or anxieties arise
• Maintaining a daily support diary and sharing relevant updates with the wider support network

About You

John is looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring and reliable
• Friendly, approachable and has a good sense of humour
• Calm, understanding and able to provide reassurance when needed
• Able to provide consistent support and respect established routines
• Encouraging of John’s independence, choices and goals
• A good communicator who can work positively with family members and professionals
• Comfortable supporting someone in the community and on public transport
• Organised and able to maintain accurate records

Experience supporting someone with a learning disability and/or autism would be beneficial but is not essential.

An interest in music or football would be advantageous and may help you build a positive connection with John.

Hours, Location and Rate of Pay

• 27 hours per week
• £14.00 per hour
• Maryhill (G20 area)
• Regular hours to be agreed with the employer
• Flexibility around appointments and activities is required
• Weekend working is not currently required, although occasional Saturday hours may be considered by mutual agreement

Interested?

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact GCIL on 0141 550 4455.