Overview
PERSONAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED to support a sociable, 17-year-old young man with Down’s syndrome living in the Milngavie area. He is excited to find someone who he can relate to as a peer who shares their interests in sport (in particular football and golf), gaming, music and shares their good sense of humour. This role involves social support and enabling him to engage in his local community. A typical shift may include golfing at a local course, going to the gym, trampolining, swimming, playing pool or visits to the cinema.
Responsibilities
* Provide social support and enable engagement in the local community.
* Participate in activities and sporting events aligned with the individual’s interests (sport, gaming, music).
* Help plan and accompany the individual on outings to venues such as golf courses, gyms, trampolining venues, pools, cinemas, and other local activities.
Ideal Match & Requirements
* The ideal match will be patient, upbeat, active and positive and able to enthusiastically engage in the sporting activities the individual enjoys.
* Due to the nature of the role a male is preferred.
* Driver preferred but not essential.
Logistics
Rate of pay: £14 per hour paid 4 weekly
Hours: 6 hours per week, split between 2 shifts on weekday evening and weekend — specific days/times can be discussed at interview
PVG Scheme membership or update required by successful applicant — costs will be covered by employer
How to apply
Think you’d be a great match? Contact GCILEastDunbartonshire@GCIL.org.uk or 0141 776 2219 to request an application pack and job description quoting reference SF/RT/1.25
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