Personal Assistant (Torrance) - GCIL ED EC / YB.01.26

We are looking for a friendly and reliable person to work as a Personal Assistant supporting our 14-year-old son. He is autistic and enjoys getting out and about doing activities he loves.

He has a big interest in trains, enjoys trips to McDonald's, swimming, ten pin bowling, going into Glasgow, Formula 1, and building Lego. The role would mainly involve spending time with him doing some of these activities and helping him enjoy being out in the community.

We are looking for someone who is patient, understanding and has a good sense of humour. Experience of autism would be helpful but isn't essential - the most important thing is someone who is kind, dependable and able to build a good relationship with him.

The contract would be flexible and zero hours/up to 5 hours per week, likely to include some evenings or weekends (Thursday and/or Friday), and can be discussed.

Hourly Rate: £14.00 per hour

A PVG Scheme Membership or Update will be required for the role.
Driver with clean UK Driving License is essential.

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.