Personal Assistant SN/RC/1.25

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

Job summary

A local care service in Bearsden seeks a reliable and caring Personal Care Assistant for a non-verbal 11-year-old boy with Down Syndrome and autism. The role involves providing essential support for play and social interaction, assistance with personal care, and access to community activities. The position requires 8 hours per week, extending to 14 hours during school holidays, with a flexible schedule. Candidates must be swimmers, drivers, and non-smokers. Competitive pay at £16.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for children, especially those with special needs.
• Ability to support non-verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support 11-year-old boy with play and social interaction.
• Assist with personal care and feeding as required.
• Help access community and social activities.

Skills

Reliable

Excellent communication skills

Experience with children

Ability to drive

Job description

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT

Fun, caring, reliable person required to support an 11 year old boy with Down Syndrome and autism, who communicates non‑verbally, living in the Bearsden area.

To provide dedicated time focused on play and social interaction to support development. Assistance to access community and social activities. Support with personal care and feeding as required.

8 hours per week, and 14 hours per week during the school holidays.

Monday to Friday 3.30 – 5.30pm with some flexibility.

£16.50 per hour. Swimmer preferred. Car driver required. Non‑Smoker Essential.

For application pack contact: 0141 776 2219. Quoting Reference: SN/RC/1.25.

PVG Scheme Membership or Scheme Update required by successful applicant.