Personal Assistant/Support Worker for Ozzie Ref: OBF/SF/3-25

GCIL South Lanarkshire; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A compassionate support service in Scotland is seeking a Support Worker to assist Ozzie, a young man with autism. This flexible role involves short visits to help him develop confidence and independence through everyday activities. The ideal candidate should possess warm, kind qualities and be a driver. Your support will greatly enhance Ozzie's quality of life as you assist him in navigating social situations. Apply now to make a difference in his everyday journey.

Qualifications

• Ability to help individuals develop independence skills.
• Experience in providing support for individuals with disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust.

Responsibilities

• Support Ozzie at home to develop daily living skills.
• Help Ozzie engage in community activities.
• Encourage Ozzie to explore new interests.

Skills

Warm, kind, and patient

Good listener

Car driver with access to a vehicle

Understanding of autism

Job description

Support Worker for Ozzie – Lanark Based

Hours: 5.5 hours Flexible, 2–3 short visits per week (between Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)

Rate: £12.60 per hour

Location: Lanark (with some local travel)

Driver essential – mileage will be reimbursed

About Ozzie

Ozzie is a funny, thoughtful, and kind young man who enjoys spending time gaming online with friends, chilling out with his dog, and watching TV. He’s also recently developed an interest in collecting crystals and rocks – and loves learning all about them! Ozzie finds it difficult to leave the house and visit new places, so he spends most of his time at home in his bedroom. When he does go out, he enjoys familiar trips like Costa, McDonald’s, the cinema, or a visit to the zoo. He’s also recently discovered Scotland’s biggest rock shop in Glasgow – which might just become a favourite outing!

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone warm, patient, and kind, who can help Ozzie feel safe and supported while gently encouraging him to build his confidence and independence.

• Supporting Ozzie at home to develop independence skills, such as making snacks and drinks, and tidying up after himself.
• Helping Ozzie take small steps into the community – for example, visiting McDonald’s or Costa – and supporting him to practise skills like ordering food and paying.
• Encouraging Ozzie to engage in enjoyable activities and, over time, to explore new interests and social opportunities.
• Understanding when to gently encourage Ozzie to push his comfort zone, and when he’s already doing his best.

The most important thing is that you can see the world from Ozzie’s perspective. While he can appear confident and enthusiastic, he often hides a lot of worries – especially about leaving his safe space at home.

About You

• Warm, kind, and patient.
• A good listener who can build trust and rapport.
• Confident enough to offer gentle encouragement and reassurance.
• A car driver with access to a vehicle.
• Ideally, have some understanding or experience of autism, intellectual disabilities, or avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) – but most importantly, you have a caring and thoughtful approach.

Hours & Flexibility

Ozzie currently attends school for only a short time each week (around 1.5 hours on Tuesday mornings), so support sessions can be arranged flexibly during weekdays between 9am and 5pm. Shorter visits (2–3 times a week) work best for him.

Why This Role Matters

You’ll be helping Ozzie build confidence, independence, and joy in everyday life — from making a snack to exploring the world beyond his bedroom. Your support will make a real difference, one small step at a time.

Interested?

If you think you could be the right person to support Ozzie, please get in touch! Tell us a bit about yourself, your experience, and why you’d like to work with him.

To apply please send your CV to [e-mail]

If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of GCIL (South Lanarkshire) Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps.

If you are successfully hired; you will be employed directly by a Private Employer on a PAYE basis and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law, such as paid holidays and statutory sick pay (where eligible).

Please note: This job is advertised by GCIL (South Lanarkshire) on behalf of a Personal Employer, we are not the employer or an employment/ recruitment agency. Our role is to assist with the recruitment process and Employer’s responsibilities.

GCIL (South Lanarkshire) is a Self-Directed Support service based in South Lanarkshire, providing information and assistance to enable all eligible people to explore the 4 options for independent living outlined in the Self-Directed Support Act, now in force.

GCIL (South Lanarkshire) is part of Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL), which is an established Disabled People’s Organisation, with many years of experience assisting people to maximise their preferred support needs.

For more information please contact:

GCIL (South Lanarkshire)
Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB
Tel: [phone]