Personal/Support assistant FEMALE GCIL ES-LJ-1.26 Location G3

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

Job summary

Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living seeks a Female Personal Assistant to support Elizabeth, a bright 9-year-old, in outdoor activities, swimming, gymnastics, and everyday adventures in Glasgow. You will help her stay safe, communicate using her PODD book and technology, and share moments of joy across varying Scottish weather.

Role includes personal care when required, mobility support, and providing a positive presence in her day-to-day life as she explores parks and community activities.

Qualifications

• Female candidate preferred due to occupational requirement under Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional support needs.

Responsibilities

• Exploring parks, playgrounds and local activities.
• Supporting Elizabeth to access swimming and gymnastics.
• Encouraging communication and engagement.
• Helping with personal care when required.
• Providing supervision and support to keep Elizabeth safe.
• Assisting with mobility, including pushing wheelchair for longer outings.
• Be a positive presence in Elizabeth's day-to-day life.

Skills

Fun & energetic

Patient & understanding

Reliable trustworthy

Outdoors in Scotland

Empathy for Elizabeth

Driver with own car

Experience with additional needs

Job description

Personal/Support assistant FEMALE GCIL ES-LJ-1.26 Location G3

Are you happiest outdoors, don’t mind getting muddy, and know that the best days don’t often go to plan?

Elizabeth is a fun, loving, adventurous 9-year-old who finds joy in the simple things in life- splashing through puddles, playing with water and sand, watching her favourite YouTube videos, exploring local parks, going swimming, heading to gymnastics or setting off on a spontaneous car journey just to see where the day takes her.

Life with Elizabeth is barley predictable and that’s exactly how she likes it. One day you might be exploring an adventure playground, the next you could be enjoying a quieter day at home with her favourite activities. Everyday is shaped by how Elizabeth is feeling and what has captured her interest that day.

Elizabeth is a bright and determined young girl who communicates using a mix of words, her PODD book and technology. She is looking for a Female Personal Assistant who can get to know her way of communicating, support her to stay safe and most importantly, help her to enjoy the things she loves.

What you will be doing:

• Exploring parks, playground and local activities


• Supporting Elizabeth to access swimming and gymnastics


• Encouraging communication and engagement


• Helping with personal care when required


• Providing supervision and support to keep Elizabeth safe


• Assisting with mobility support, including pushing her wheelchair when required to help her stay comfortable and enjoy longer outings


• Be a positive fun Presence in her day-day life

Who might be a great match?

• Fun and energetic


• Patient and understanding


• Reliable and trustworthy


• Happy spending time outdoors in all kinds of Scottish weather


• Able to see the world through Elizabeths eyes and celebrate the things that make her smile


• A driver with a clean license and access to own car


• Has experience supporting individuals with additional support needs

Hours and rate of pay:

• Hours: 16 hours per week (working pattern to be agreed)


• Rate of pay: £14.45 per hour

Ready to jump in?

Bring your wellies, your sense of humour, and your adventurous spirit- Elizabeth is waiting for her next great sidekick.

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.

A driver with a clean license and access to own car

Has experience supporting individuals with additional support needs