Personal Assistant SF/LG/1.25

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

Job summary

A local caregiving organization seeks a Personal Care Assistant in Kirkintilloch to support a neurodiverse child with communication needs. The role includes providing personal care, assessing risk, and facilitating social activities. Offering £13.60 per hour with flexible hours and potential for school holiday support. Experience in personal care is a plus but not necessary. PVG membership will be covered by the employer.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit.
• Previous support experience is desirable but not essential.
• Driving licence preferable (car provided by employer).
• PVG Scheme membership required.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk and ensure safety for our son.
• Provide support with personal care.
• Support access to social activities within the community.

Skills

Warm and caring nature

Reliability

Energetic

Experience in personal care

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT

We are looking for a warm, caring, patient, reliable and energetic person to support our neurodiverse 8 year old son, who also has communication support needs. This role is based in the Kirkintilloch area supporting in the home and in the local community.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk and ensure safety for our son, who has reduced awareness of dangers.
• Provide support with personal care (mainly prompting).
• Provide support initially within the home and then to access social activities within the community (with a parent present).

About our son

Our son loves playing with construction toys and police cars, drawing and doing puzzles.

Hours and location

1 afternoon (4 hours) per week, plus an additional 8 hours during school holidays. There is flexibility around the days/hours worked. This can be discussed at interview or in advance if you’d like to discuss ahead of applying.

Compensation and requirements

£13.60 per hour. Must be physically fit. Previous support experience is desirable but not essential. Driving licence preferable (car provided by employer).

PVG Scheme membership required by the successful applicant. The cost of this will be covered by the employer.

How to apply

Think you’d be a good match? We’d love to hear from you. For an application pack or more information please contact Take Control on: 0141 776 2219
Quoting Reference: SF/LG/1.25