Personal Assistant

As Personal Assistant to my son aged 4, who is on the Autistic Spectrum and has White Sutton Syndrome, your job will be to provide personal, domestic and social support to him.

To support my son to attend his activities including swimming and musicianship. Support him to build friendships and links within his community and help him to develop his social interactions/opportunities whilst promoting independent life skills and supporting with travel. Provide support, guidance and reassurance when needed to ensure safety.

Help with bedtime routine when needed and support with potty training.

We are looking for someone with an understanding or experience of supporting children with Autism and learning disabilities with excellent communication and listening - my son communicates nonverbally.

My son enjoys, music, swimming, soft play, being outdoors in adventure playgrounds and swing parks. Movement in particular running on the treadmill, trying to jump on the trampoline, being swung around in an adult's arms.

10 Hours per week Thursday to Sunday as required, £19.00 per hour.

Time and days are flexible can be discussed at interview.

A driver with full clean UK license essential.

PVG Scheme Membership or PVG Scheme Update required by the successful applicant.

Please note this role is advertised by GCIL East Dunbartonshire 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 East Dunbartonshire is the Self-Directed Support service based in East Dunbartonshire, providing information and assistance to enable all eligible people to explore the 4 options for independent living outlined in the Self-Directed Support Scotland Act 2013.

GCIL East Dunbartonshire 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.