Personal Assistant Required – East Kilbride

Personal Assistant Network Scotland; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Personal Assistant Network Scotland in East Kilbride is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant/Support Worker to help Susan enjoy her hobbies, attend activities, and maintain an active social life. You will support her to weekly dance and drama clubs and provide companionship to enable full participation.

The role requires a friendly, patient, reliable person who communicates well and is enthusiastic about supporting independent living.

Qualifications

• Friendly, patient and approachable attitude.
• Ability to provide social support and companionship.
• Enthusiastic about helping someone live an active life.

Responsibilities

• Support Susan to attend weekly dance and drama clubs.
• Provide companionship and assistance to enable participation in activities.
• Assist with hobbies and social outings in East Kilbride.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Reliability

Communication

Companionship

Job description

Personal Assistant Required – East Kilbride

About the Role
Susan is a young woman looking for a friendly and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) / Support Worker to support her to enjoy her hobbies, attend activities, and maintain her active social life.
Susan is bubbly, chatty, fun, and has a great sense of humour. She enjoys listening to music, going to the gym, playing badminton, and trips to the cinema. She is a happy, independent, and sociable person who loves getting out and about and spending time with others. The role will involve supporting Susan to attend her weekly dance and drama clubs, as well as providing companionship and assistance to help her participate in activities she enjoys.

Working Hours

• Monday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Tuesday: 10:00am – 2:00pm (hours on Tuesday are negotiable)

About You
The ideal candidate will be:

• Friendly, patient, and approachable
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Enthusiastic about supporting someone to live an active and independent life
• A good communicator with a positive sense of humour
• Comfortable providing social support and companionship

Essential Requirements

• Full manual driving licence with access to own vehicle?
• Ability to support Susan to access community activities and appointments

Additional Information

• No pets within the home
• Experienced supporting individuals with Down's syndrome or learning disabilities is desirable but not essential, as the right personality and approach are most important