Personal Assistant Required – Barrhead

Personal Assistants Network Scotland; Barrhead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Assistants Network Scotland in Barrhead is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support a young man with autism and a visual impairment to attend clubs and activities and return home safely.

You will accompany him to events, provide respectful personal support, help with transport and daily routines, and encourage confidence, independence and new friendships in the community.

PVG checks are required. Driving is preferred but not essential. Proof of Right to Work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or adults with autism is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Reliable, punctual and respectful of personal boundaries

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful personal care as needed
• Support travel to clubs and activities
• Encourage independence and social connections in the community

Skills

Friendly

Approachable

Reliable

Patient

Good communicator

Independent

Community support

Job description

Personal Assistant Required – Barrhead

Location: Barrhead

Salary/Hourly Rate: £15

Contract: Permanent

Contract: Temporary initially

Days/Times: Some flexibility with hours but to accompany me to & from club on a Wednesday

Start date: soon as possible

About The Person

Could you be the right person to support me? I’m looking for a friendly, reliable Personal Assistant to help me get to my clubs and activities — and home again safely.

I’m a young man with autism and a visual impairment. I’m independent and keen to build my confidence when I’m out, especially in groups and social situations. I can experience separation anxiety which can build up to the occasional melancholy, so calm encouragement and reassurance really matter. With the right support, I want to enjoy more activities, make new friends and feel increasingly confident. I love walking, nature, gaming and watching TV on my iPad.

You’ll help me get out and about, enjoy the hobbies I love, grow in independence and build meaningful friendships.

About The Role

Your support will help me feel safe, confident and connected. As my Personal Assistant, you will:

• Provide respectful support with personal care
• Support me to travel safely to and from clubs and activities
• Encourage me to build confidence, independence and friendships in my community

This role is about providing person-centred support and helping me to have choice, control and independence.

PVG: Required for this post

Driving: Preferred but not essential

Other requirements: Proof of Right to Work in the UK required

About You

You don’t need to be a superhero — just someone dependable, kind and ready to make a difference. I’m looking for someone who is:

• Friendly and approachable
• Experience of children/young people with autism
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Patient and understanding
• Respectful of my choices and preferences
• Able to work independently
• A good communicator
• Comfortable supporting me in the community

What You Can Expect

• Make a genuine difference every week
• Help me grow in confidence and independence
• Share enjoyable activities that matter to me
• Build a positive working relationship based on trust and respect

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working with children or adults with Autism and additional support needs.
• Be reliable and punctual
• Have good communication skills
• Respect confidentiality and personal boundaries
• Be able to work on your own initiative
• Be willing to undertake relevant checks/training