Personal Assistant - Social Care ED / AW -26 Job 1

Personal Assistant required to support a 13-year-old non-verbal boy with autism, complex learning disabilities and epilepsy in the Motherwell area. He is a relaxed, cheerful young person whose favourite pastimes include trampolining, swimming, listening to music, enjoying Disney Pixar movies, and taking walks in the local forest. You will provide one-to-one support in his home, including personal care. Duties include:

• Assisting with personal care and dressing in the mornings before school
• Encourage an active, healthy routine, promoting independence and opportunities to be socially connected., 5 hours guaranteed on a permanent basis
Training will consist of 7.5 hours per week for the first 4 weeks, then reducing to 5 hours per week Days and times
• Weeks 1 to 4: Monday to Friday, 7.00am-8.30am (assisting with morning routine)
• Weeks 5 onwards: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-8.30am
• Overnights: One optional monthly overnight shift (details to be discussed with the employer at interview)
Hourly rate £14.00 per hour What's on offer
• A rewarding role making a genuine difference
• Continuous guidance and support.
• Comprehensive, hands-on training, including how to use Picture Exchange Communication (PECA) and manage seizure emergencies.
• The chance to work closely with one individual and build a meaningful connection
------------------------------------------------------------ If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process, a member of the GCIL 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 and statutory sick pay (where eligible). Please note: This job is advertised by GCIL North Lanarkshire 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 the employer's responsibilities. GCIL North Lanarkshire is a Self-Directed Support service based in North Lanarkshire, providing information and assistance to enable all eligible people to explore the 4 options for independent living outlined in the Self-Directed Support Act, now in force. GCIL North Lanarkshire 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.

Experience supporting a young person with autism, complex learning disabilities and epilepsy is desirable; however, your personal qualities matter most. You must be warm, patient, naturally friendly, and have a genuine passion for delivering exceptional high-quality care. Excellent communication skills are essential; because the young person is non-verbal, you will need to be intuitive at reading and responding to his body language and cues. We are looking for someone who can maintain a calm, confident presence if challenging behaviours arise.