Overview
Social Care Worker - Personal Care Assistant / Personal Assistant
Details
* Hours - 6 hours per week, evenings and weekends, during term time and 10 hours per week during school holidays.
* Salary - £18 per hour, paid every 4 weeks.
* Location – Bishopbriggs
* PVG Scheme membership required by successful applicant. The cost of joining the scheme/ the initial update will be covered by the employer; upkeep of the PVG is the responsibility of the Personal Care Assistant.
* As a Personal Assistant to our 8-year-old autistic, non-verbal son, your role would be to enable him to be more independent and empower him to achieve greater autonomy in his daily life.
* Part of your role would be to escort him to leisure or other appropriate social/recreational activities providing supervision and guidance to ensure safety.
* A valid driver’s licence and reliable access to a personal vehicle would be essential.
* You would be assisting with daily tasks to ensure the comfort and well-being of our son (including help with some aspects of personal care) as well as managing and responding to challenging behaviours with sensitivity.
* You would also be expected to be able to respond to any medical emergency as required.
* Epilepsy training would be preferred.
* GCIL East Dunbartonshire are not the employer
Responsibilities
* Enable an 8-year-old autistic, non-verbal child to be more independent and empower him to achieve greater autonomy in daily life.
* Escort to leisure or appropriate social/recreational activities with supervision and safety guidance.
* Assist with daily tasks, including some aspects of personal care.
* Manage and respond to challenging behaviours with sensitivity.
* Respond to medical emergencies as required.
Qualifications
* Previous experience of supporting children and/or supporting young people with disabilities/additional support needs.
* Epilepsy training would be preferred.
* Valid driver’s licence and reliable access to a personal vehicle essential.
How to Apply
For an application pack or detailed job description please contact:
0141 776 2219
Quoting Reference: MM/RC.25
GCIL East Dunbartonshire are not the employer
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