Personal Assistant SF/RT/1.25

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

Job summary

A local support organization in Milngavie is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a sociable 17-year-old with Down’s syndrome. The ideal candidate should be patient and active, engaging in sports and activities like football and gaming. The position offers £14 per hour with flexible shifts during weekday evenings and weekends. Driver preferred but not essential.

Benefits

Cost covered for PVG Scheme membership

Qualifications

• Able to enthusiastically engage in sporting activities.
• Driving license preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide social support and engagement in local community activities.
• Participate in activities like golfing, gym, swimming, and cinema.

Skills

Patience

Active engagement in sports

Good sense of humor

Job description

Overview

PERSONAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED to support a sociable, 17-year-old young man with Down’s syndrome living in the Milngavie area. He is excited to find someone who he can relate to as a peer who shares interests in sport (in particular football and golf), gaming, music and a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Provide social support and enable engagement in the local community.
• Participate in activities such as golfing at a local course, going to the gym, trampolining, swimming, playing pool or visits to the cinema as part of a typical shift.

Ideal Candidate

Patience, upbeat, active and positive; able to enthusiastically engage in the sporting activities the individual enjoys. Due to the nature of the role a male is preferred. Driver preferred but not essential.

Details

• Rate of pay: £14 per hour paid 4 weekly
• Hours: 6 hours per week, split between 2 shifts on weekday evening and weekend — specific days/times can be discussed at interview
• PVG Scheme membership or update required by successful applicant – costs will be covered by employer

How to apply

Think you’d be a great match? Contact [e-mail] or 0141 776 2219 to request an application pack and job description quoting reference SF/RT/1.25