Personal Assistant (Milton of Campsie) – GCIL ED AM/YB.02.25
Please note this organisation is not the employer - they are advertising the role on behalf of a private individual who will be the legal employer.
Angus is an active young man who is non verbal autistic so looking for PAs to support him in his busy life so he can experience as much as possible.
He enjoys both indoor and outdoor activities, including trips to sealife, safari Park and zoos and also his hobbies like the gym, pottery, cinema, swimming, Skiing, walks and eating out.
He will need support while doing his activities to stay safe, communicate with others and understand what is expected and needed of him. The role is varied as he needs personal support while in the bathroom and financial support while paying for things and everything in between.
The position is based in the Kirkintilloch area and is for between 9 and 18 hours a week either taking him out or supporting him at home so I can go out. He will have 2 to 1 support as it is not safe to leave him unsupervised while his PA has a toilet break but in the house 1 to 1 would be fine. I'm looking for someone on maybe a Tuesday evening for 5.30pm till 9pm and a Saturday from 9.30am till 3pm. The evening and times are flexible depending on what activity he wants to do and PAs availability.
Responsibilities
* Provide personal support while in the bathroom and during activities.
* Assist with communication and understanding expectations.
* Offer financial support while paying for things.
* Support in daily routines and a range of indoor and outdoor activities.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Must be friendly, reliable, and have a positive outlook on life.
* Capable of working independently or as part of a team.
* Driving licence and car preferred but not essential.
* PVG Scheme Membership or Scheme Update required by successful applicant.
Rate of pay £14.30 per hour.
Notes to candidates
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.
Contact
For more details please contact: GCILEastDunbartonshire@gcil.org.uk or call 0141 776 2219 - Quoting reference: AM/YB.02.25.
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