Personal Assistant/ Support x2 Female GCIL.MM.LJ.1.26 Location G20

Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living is seeking two Female Personal Assistants to support MM in her home and community. You will work as part of a small 2:1 team to help MM enjoy activities she loves while ensuring her routine needs are met.

Hours include 6 hours per week during term time and up to 30 hours per week in school holidays, with pay of £14.45 per hour in the G20 area. Prior care or childcare experience is helpful; training and guidance are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, support work or childcare preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a 2:1 team.
• Willing to learn and follow routines.

Responsibilities

• Support mobility using a walker, wheelchair and splints.
• Assist with meals and encourage independence where possible.
• Accompany MM to social outings, appointments and leisure activities.
• Provide companionship and help MM engage in activities she enjoys.

Skills

Humor

Confident & chatty

Patient & understanding

Reliability

Job description

Personal Assistant/ Support x2 Female GCIL.MM.LJ.1.26 Location G20

Female Personal Assistants required (x2 positions)

Meet MM:

MM is a fun, loving girl who is full of character, with a cheeky sense of humour and a big personality. She enjoys spending time with people she knows and trusts and loves having a laugh with those around her. Once she gets to know you, she’s chatty, sociable and enjoys spending time with people who can share a laugh with her.

A really girly girl, MM loves having her hair and nails done, going out for lunch, shopping and treating herself. She also enjoys football, swimming, drama activities, karaoke, singing, dancing and spending time on her phone and iPad.

MM thrives on routine and likes things to be done a certain way, particularly around mealtimes and daily activities. Supporting her to enjoy her routines while exploring new experiences is an important part of this role.

About the role:

MM receives 2:1 support, meaning you will work alongside another Personal Assistant as part of a small, dedicated team.

The role involves supporting MM both at home and in the community, helping her to enjoy activities that she loves while ensuring her personal and physical support needs are met.

Support includes:

• Supporting mobility using a walker, wheelchair and splints
• Supporting meals and encouraging independence where possible
• Accompanying MM to social outings, activates, appointments and leisure opportunities
• Providing companionship and helping MM engage in things she enjoys

MM has epilepsy and takes medication to help manage this. Experience of supporting someone with epilepsy would be advantageous but it is not essential. Guidance and support will be provided.

Hours and rate of pay:

Rate of Pay: £14.45 per hour.

Support is provided on a 2:1 basis, with Personal Assistants working alongside each other.

Each Personal Assistant will work 6 hours per week during term time and up to 30 hours per week during school holidays.

Location: G20 area

Who would be a good match?

• MM is looking for someone who:
• Has a good sense of humour
• Is bubbly, confident and chatty
• Is patient and willing to take time to understand her communication style
• Is reliable and supportive
• Can work well as part of a team providing 2:1 support

Experience in care, support work or childcare would be beneficial, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.

Any questions please get in touch with GCIL on 0141 550 4455.

Any references to gender preferences for this role are an Occupational Requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

MM has epilepsy and takes medication to help manage this. Experience of supporting someone with epilepsy would be advantageous but it is not essential. Guidance and support will be provided.