Social Care Worker - Personal Assistant AM/YB.01.25

GCIL East Dunbartonshire; Milton of Campsie; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant for Angus, a young man with autism, in the Milton of Campsie area. The role involves providing personal care, supporting daily activities, and ensuring safety during indoor and outdoor outings. Applicants should have a friendly demeanor, reliability, and flexibility, with a driving license preferred. This rewarding position offers between 9 to 18 hours a week, with pay at £14.30 per hour, and requires PVG Scheme membership.

Qualifications

• Experience working with non-verbal individuals preferred.
• Must have a positive outlook and be able to work independently or as part of a team.
• PVG Scheme Membership or Scheme Update is required.

Responsibilities

• Support Angus in daily activities and personal care.
• Assist with financial transactions and accompany him during activities.
• Ensure safety and communication during planned activities.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Please note this organisation is not the employer – they are advertising the role on behalf of a private individual who will be the legal employer.

Angus is an active young man who is non‑verbal autistic and is looking for PA(s) to support him in his busy life so he can experience as much as possible.

He enjoys both indoor and outdoor activities, including trips to sealife, safari park and zoos and also his hobbies such as the gym, pottery, cinema, swimming, skiing, walks and eating out.

He will need support while doing his activities to stay safe, communicate with others and understand what is expected and needed of him. The role is varied as he needs personal support while in the bathroom and financial support while paying for things and everything in between.

The position is based in the Kirkintilloch area and is for between 9 and 18 hours a week either taking him out or supporting him at home so I can go out. He will have 2 to 1 support as it is not safe to leave him unsupervised while his PA has a toilet break but in the house 1 to 1 would be fine. I'm looking for someone on maybe a Tuesday evening for 5.30pm till 9pm and a Saturday from 9.30am till 3pm. The evening and times are flexible depending on what activity he wants to do and PA's availability.

The role will be rewarding, varied and enjoyable for someone who is friendly, reliable and has a positive outlook on life. Must be able to work on their own or be part of a team and flexible.

Key Responsibilities

Support Angus in daily activities, personal care, financial transactions and accompanying him during indoor and outdoor activities.

Ensure safety and communication while he participates in planned activities and during times at home.

Qualifications

• Driving licence and car preferred but not essential
• PVG Scheme Membership or Scheme Update required by successful applicant

Salary

Rate of pay £14.30 per hour

Contact Information

For more details please contact: [e-mail] or call 0141 776 2219 Quoting reference: AM/YB.01.25