Personal Assistant (Milngavie) - GCIL ED NM / RC.02.25

Personal Assistant needed for a young adult male in the Milngavie area.
The young man is a warm and friendly person who enjoys social and leisure activities.
A typical day with him will include starting the day by assisting with medications, personal care and getting ready for the day, preparing breakfast and lunch then escorting him to an activity such as his music club or another social/leisure activity.
The young man likes to engage with outdoor and physical activities especially ones that are tailored to wheelchair users, such as adaptive cycling and ice skating.
The ideal match is someone that is enthusiastic, reliable, committed and driven to helping him achieve his own daily goals. It would suit a physically fit individual that is adaptable and happy to work with a team.
Previous experience is very helpful, an understanding of complex health issues, especially epilepsy is preferred.
The young man lives in Milngavie so it's important you can travel to and from the area reliably.
A driving license preferred
Successful candidate will require a PVG
GCIL East Dunbartonshire are not the employer
This role involves 14 hours per week, with some flexibility. Two 7 hours shifts per week Mon and Tues. 9am-4pm.

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.