Personal/Support assistant FEMALE GCIL-BA-HMCA-LJ-1.26 Location G43

Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual-to-permanent potential

Based in Glasgow area

Job summary

Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living seeks a Female Personal Assistant to support Davina, a nine-year-old with complex medical needs, in her family home in Glasgow. The role involves one-to-one personal care, safety, comfort and engagement through play and sensory activities.

The successful candidate will be caring, patient and dependable, with experience in supporting children with additional needs and training provided for epilepsy awareness and daily routines.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to follow established care routines and safety measures.
• Willingness to learn epilepsy care and personal support techniques.

Responsibilities

• Washing and personal care.
• Dressing and changing.
• Feeding and mealtime support.
• Following established care routines.
• Providing reassurance and comfort throughout the day.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Experience with children with extra-ne

Epilepsy awareness

Job description

Female Personal Assistant required: A Rewarding Role Supporting a Wonderful Young Girl and Her Family

Meet Davina:

Davina is a nine-year-old girl who has complex medical needs, including visual impairment and epilepsy. She requires a high level of support to ensure her safety, comfort and wellbeing throughout the day.

Davina spends much of her time resting and sleeping due to her health needs. On her brighter days, she enjoys sensory activities, listening to stories, painting and spending time with those around her. Her family are looking for a caring and dependable Personal Assistant who can provide high-quality support and become a trusted part of her support team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide one-to-one support to Davina within her family home.

The primary focus of the role is supporting Davina's complex medical and personal care needs, ensuring she remains safe, comfortable and well supported at all times.

Support Responsibilities

Davina requires support with all aspects of daily living and personal care, including:

• Washing and personal care
• Dressing and changing
• Feeding and mealtime support
• Following established care routines
• Providing reassurance and comfort throughout the day

When Davina is feeling well, you may also support her to engage in activities she enjoys, such as listening to stories, painting and sensory play.

Available Shifts

These positions are initially offered on a casual basis by mutual agreement, with the potential to move to a permanent contract.

Rate of pay and location

• Based in G43, Glasgow

About You

You will be:

• Caring, patient and dependable
• Experienced in supporting children with additional needs
• Experience of epilepsy would be highly desirable, although relevant training and support will be provided to the right candidate.
• Enthusiastic about play, communication and sensory activities
• Able to build a positive and meaningful relationship with Davina and her family

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in a young girl's life while sharing in the activities she enjoys, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the personal care requirements of this role, this post carries a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.