Personal Assistant- Stranraer
Hi, we are two boys who live in Stranraer with my amazing mum. We are full of energy, and joy and we are looking for a kind, caring, and understanding personal assistant to help me explore the world to give my mum some well-deserved rest. This is a rewarding role for someone who loves to work with children and making a real difference to family life.
I'm a 6-year-old that has been diagnosed with Autism. That means I experience the world a little differently, and I need someone who can meet me where I am—with patience, empathy, and a sense of fun! I need someone to understand my communication needs as I sometimes become frustrated if I am not being understood. My brother is 5 years old who really enjoy going out on his scooter and going to the park.
What we enjoy
1. Swimming
2. Going on adventures on our Scooters
3. Playing with cars and tractors
Job Role
As our personal assistant, you'll
4. Required to support two boys to give mum support or time for respite.
5. Support us to be safe, active, and engaged in everyday life.
6. Help us enjoy my favourite activities and explore new ones.
7. Build a trusting, consistent relationship with us and my family.
8. Be flexible, and work in a person- and family-centred way.
9. Take us on outings or swimming with mum.
Who we are looking for:
You don’t need to be an expert—just someone who is:
10. Kind, caring, and understanding
11. Reliable and consistent
12. Open to learning and adapting
13. Good communication skills
14. Good sense of humour
15. Patient
Experience supporting children with additional needs is a bonus, but not essential. What matters most is your heart and your willingness to connect.
Hours
16. 2 hours per week
17. Days and times are open to discussion
18. Weekend work may be required
The rate of pay is £13.45 per hour with paid annual leave of 5.6 weeks pro rata. A suitable PVG is required.
Please note that Capability Scotland are not the employer, but acting on behalf of our client, who is the legal employer.
If you’re interested, then I would like to hear from you. Please use reference DWJL when applying.