Personal Support Assistant / Independent Living Support

Important Notice

Glasgow-based role, occasional travel to nearby towns/cities.

Open to UK residents and people with Work Permits.

Job Description

If you are a practically-minded and physically healthy person, who wants to work in a dynamic environment, being a Personal Support Assistant is the job for you.

Being a Personal Support Assistant gives you the opportunity to make a real difference by working in a dynamic environment and gaining perspective by helping someone to live their best life.

If you can do this role, you can succeed in any role! It’s all about putting your transferable skills to the test in real life situations!

I am an individual employer, offering the following opportunities:

-     Main PA 30 hours per week [including day and night]

-     PAs 2 x 30 hours per week [including day and night]

I am a wheelchair user with a neuromuscular health condition with independent living support needs.

Broadly speaking, the core job involves personal care [such as, hoisting, changing, physiotherapy, etc]; housework [ironing, cleaning, preparing food, etc] and assistance when travelling, shopping, etc.

This is a unique role suitable for school/college/university leavers or those who are looking to take time to reflect on their next career steps and work on their personal development.

The role offers you an initial 18-month cycle contract; which can be extended up by mutual agreement.

During this time, flexibility regarding hours of work is a strong requirement. The overnights can be shared with a co-worker and will be discussed in the interview stage.

Your job will be based in/around Glasgow, with occasional travel to nearby cities if I am travelling or temporarily in a different city for work/leisure. Travel costs and accommodation outside Glasgow/base address will be reimbursed.

Specific qualifications are not needed, well rounded life experience, work and academic achievements are important, with an open mind, willingness to learn, kindness, compassion, integrity and clarity.

Key Requirements

-     Physical stamina and capability.

- Experience in physiotherapy, sport, and wellbeing.

- Non-smoker [cigarettes and vape] and free of substance dependency.

-     Physical and cognitive fitness/strength/wellbeing, including excellent attention span.

-     Excellent communication [listening, speaking, understanding, body language]

-     Honesty, trustworthy, kind, compassionate.

-     Punctual and reliable.

-     Ability to retain confidentiality, respect privacy and communicate personal boundaries.

-     Flexible, free-of-judgement approach to the job and working hours.

-     Excellent personal hygiene [Please note Covid face masks are no longer a daily requirement.]

-     Compassionate and non-judgemental

-     Professional, precise and efficient when following the employer’s instructions

-     Initiative to carry out tasks that are routine with efficiency and precisely, without the employer’s supervision when required

-     Ability to take a step back for me to socialise/work/experience life in my own way

How to apply

If you'd like to apply, attach your CV and cover letter letting me know why you’re great for the role. I’ll assess your applications and offer interviews to the people I’d like to follow up with. Reference checks will follow.

There is usually a minimum of 2 interviews to ensure you are suitable for the role. Please note the role has a 6-month probationary period.

If you are offered a position, you'll be asked to apply for security checks [PVG or equivalent].