Personal Assistant (Male Preferred) (Bishopbriggs) - GCIL ED CN / RC.01.25

I am looking for a caring, patient, reliable and fun-loving, Personal Assistant who can support my 17 year old son, who has autism and a learning disability, living in Bishopbriggs.

Your role will be to provide support with personal care, support to develop the skills that he needs to carry out activities of daily living; support to access the social and leisure activities that he enjoys and support to build friendships and connections., My son loves to learn about countries- their flags, languages and cultures. He loves swimming, bowling, eating out, playing FIFA also music and dancing.

We would like to hear from people who enjoy these activities too and want to help him to achieve his potential.

Due to the nature of the role a male candidate is preferred.

Must be physically fit
Experience of supporting young people with Autism and a learning disability desirable but not essential.
Driver with clean licence desirable but not essential

If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of GCIL East Dunbartonshire Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps.
If you are successfully hired; you will be employed directly by a Private Employer on a PAYE basis and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law, such as paid holidays, statutory sick pay and pension enrolment (where eligible).
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.

Rate of pay £18.00 per hour

Up to 15 hours per week available
(After school, evening and weekends, days/ times can be discussed at interviews.)
(Additional hours during the school holidays and to provide cover available)