Personal Assistant for Junior GE/LD/1.25

Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization for inclusive support in Glasgow seeks a Personal Assistant for a young boy needing support in activities such as piano and swimming lessons. Candidates should be kind, patient, and adaptable in communication, with a preference for females as he feels more comfortable with women. The role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to engage in leisure activities. Regular shifts will amount to 12-26 hours a week. The hourly rate is £13.60.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient, and adaptable in communication.
• Experience or ability to work with Makaton and alternative communication methods.
• Vigilant and able to supervise in public settings.

Responsibilities

• Support Junior to attend activities and participate in them.
• Engage with his hobbies and outings.
• Adapt communication style to suit Junior.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Adaptability in communication

Experience with Makaton

Supervision skills

Reliability

Mobility support ability

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant for Junior GE/LD/1.25

Junior is a happy quiet boy who is looking for a personal assistant to help him live life to the fullest. He attends several activities during the week, including piano and swimming lessons, and needs help getting to these activities and participating, for example by helping him get ready for swimming. He would also appreciate someone who is happy to share his hobbies with him, such as watching a movie in the cinema or going for walks in the park.

Responsibilities

• Support Junior to attend activities (piano lessons, swimming lessons) and participate in them (e.g., helping him get ready for swimming).
• Engage with his hobbies and outings, such as cinema visits and park walks.
• Adapt communication style to suit Junior, who uses a mix of spoken words, Makaton, and occasional use of a talking device.
• Provide transport to activities with a Driver’s role; must have a car. Mileage to drive Junior to and from activities will be covered.
• Be vigilant and supervise Junior when out and about, as he does not always have full awareness of potential dangers.
• Assist with mobility needs as he uses a walker or a wheelchair for longer distances.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Kind, patient, and adaptable in communication.
• Experience or ability to work with Makaton; comfortable using or supporting with alternative communication methods.
• Driver with their own car required; mileage covered by the role.
• A female PA is preferred, as Junior feels more comfortable with women.
• Vigilant and able to supervise in public settings; reliable and trustworthy.
• Mobility support ability (walker/wheelchair) as needed.
• Availability: 12 hours per week regularly, increasing up to 26 hours per week during school holidays.
• Regular shifts: Saturdays 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM and Sundays 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM; remaining 3 hours on a third day (negotiable).
• Based in Govan (G51).

Compensation and Location

Hourly rate: £13.60. Location: Govan (G51).

How to Apply

Apply to become Junior’s PA by sending your CV to [e-mail] with the reference “GE/LD/1.25” in the subject line and the email body. For questions, please call GCIL at 0141 550 4455 quoting the job reference.