Personal Support Assistant [Disability]
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Job Overview
I am a wheelchair user and require support for all physical aspects of my daily life. Your job will be to provide the right assistance, as and when required, to enable independent living. I am a cis woman requiring personal care support, so I usually hire female personal assistants; however I will consider persons of any gender as long as I feel safe and comfortable.
Essential Responsibilities
* Personal care: toileting, changing, showering, advanced hoisting and other mobility support.
* Household tasks: preparing food, cleaning, doing laundry and maintaining household safety.
* Emergency and physiotherapy support: passive movements, TENS machine, Therabite, assisted coughing, and other interventions as needed.
* Mobility and safety support: booking taxis, supporting my head, adjusting headrest on wheelchair, and assisting when I am outside and at home.
Additional Job Information
3 roles available:
* Role 1: 30 hours average per week with flexible morning/evening shifts, weekends and one overnight per week.
* Role 2: 25 hours average per week with two overnights per week and two daytime or evening shifts, including weekends.
* Role 3: 25 hours average per week with two overnights per week and two daytime or evening shifts, including weekends.
Location: Glasgow. Occasional travel beyond Glasgow may be required; employer will pay travel/accommodation costs.
Contract: 18‑month cycle contract, extendable up to 3 years by mutual agreement.
Essential Requirements
* Honest, trustworthy, able to build real trust.
* Positive outlook toward challenges.
* Willingness to learn and adapt.
* Clarity, attention and presence during work.
* Ability to self‑regulate emotions and nervous system.
* Open‑minded and non‑judgemental.
* Respectful toward all people at all times.
* Ability to appreciate and respect different perspectives.
* Comfortable working 1:1 and 2:1, including taking on responsibility required in the role.
* Comfortable in different settings (home, outside, quiet, loud, natural places, bee‑keeping outings).
Physical Ability and Health
* Strong, agile and stamina for working.
* Hand/eye coordination.
Transferable Skills and Interpersonal Skills
* Self‑disciplined attendance, reliability and punctuality.
* Excellent communication, including non‑verbal cues.
* Working with consent in all aspects of the role.
* Co‑ordination and learning through muscle memory.
* Emotional intelligence, staying calm in emergencies and following protocol.
* Time management and ability to work quickly and efficiently.
* Basic cooking and household safety skills (e.g., working with a gas hob).
* Professional, precise and efficient following instructions.
* Initiative to carry out routine tasks independently.
* Excellent personal hygiene; face masks no longer a daily requirement unless required by environment.
* Confidentiality, privacy and boundary respect.
Relevant Experience
* Physiotherapy.
* Yoga.
* Outdoor activities demonstrating life skills (e.g., camping).
* Exercise, sports, embodiment practices, dance, martial arts.
* Any other relevant life experience – please mention in CV/cover letter.
Job‑Specific Skills
* Advanced hoisting and handling, preventing positional asphyxiation, assisted coughing, and other skills to be taught during training.
* Driving is an asset; applicants who do not drive may still apply.
Additional Info
* Open to UK residents with work permits, including student and post‑graduate visas.
* Must be a non‑smoker and remain a non‑smoker due to lung health requirements.
* Role requires flexibility and investment during the 18‑month cycle; suitable for graduates or individuals seeking career development.
Application and Interview Process
Attach your CV and cover letter tailored to the role. Do not use AI assistance. Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates, followed by reference checks. Two interviews are typical, with possible trial shifts and a 6‑month probationary period. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for security checks (PVG or equivalent).
I look forward to hearing from you!
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