Personal Assistant DC/YB/2.25

GCIL East Dunbartonshire; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local personal assistance service in Bearsden seeks a Personal Assistant to support a 12-year-old boy with special needs. Responsibilities include engaging in activities, ensuring safety during supervision, and being proactive. Candidates should have experience with learning disabilities, be energetic and empathetic, and hold a driving license. The role offers £16.50 per hour for 8 hours weekly, with potential overtime during school holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities is essential.
• Full driving license and own car required.
• Confident in water for safety during swimming activities.

Responsibilities

• Engage with my son, support his activities and accompany him on indoor and outdoor visits.
• Provide continuous supervision for safety during activities.
• Support and implement activities with enthusiasm and energy.

Skills

Energetic

Empathy

Water safety supervision

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant to support my 12 year old son. My son is non-speaking and has Global Development Delay and medically controlled Epilepsy. He is lovely, funny and affectionate, who can be fairly challenging at times. The right person will be enthusiastic and engage fully with my son. Be willing to suggest activities indoor and outdoor alongside my son’s established favourite places to visit.

Responsibilities

• Engage with my son, support his activities and accompany him on indoor and outdoor visits.
• Be physically fit and able to adapt plans as necessary, responding to my son’s cues and needs.
• Provide continuous supervision for safety, including being confident in water and keeping him safe during swimming or water-related activities.
• Support and implement activities with enthusiasm, energy, pro-activity, patience and empathy.

Qualifications and Qualities

• Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities is essential.
• Energetic, fun-loving, pro-active, patient, positive and extremely empathetic.
• Very confident in water; water safety and supervision are essential.
• Full driving license and own car (expenses paid).
• PVG Scheme Membership or Scheme Update; the successful applicant will be required to obtain it, with costs covered by the candidate.

Details

• Rate of Pay: £16.50 per hour
• 8 hours per week, with overtime available and additional hours during school holidays.
• Saturday: 5 hours (start time around 10:00am, flexible)
• Wednesday: 3 hours, paid to take my son swimming at the local pool
• Start date: ASAP

How to Apply

For more details please contact: [e-mail] or call 0141 776 2219. Quote reference – DC/YB.02.25