Do you want a job where you can make a real difference? Do you prefer practical, physical work rather than sitting in an office? Do you want a job that will give you the opportunity to see life from a new perspective? If you are a practically‑minded, energetic person who wants to work in a dynamic environment, being a Personal Support Assistant is the job for you. 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.
This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1). I am a cis woman requiring personal care support, so I usually hire female PAs. I will however consider hiring persons of any gender as long as I am safe and comfortable.
This dynamic role can broadly be summarised as personal care (toileting, changing, showering, advanced hoisting, etc), household tasks (preparing food, cleaning, doing laundry, etc), emergency and physiotherapy support (passive movements, TENS machine, Therabite, assisted coughing to resolve choking incidents, etc), as well as help with mobility and safety when I am outside and at home (booking taxis, supporting my head, adjusting headrest on wheelchair, etc).
Roles available
* Role 1: 30 hours average, flexible morning/evening shifts including weekends and 1 wakened overnight per week.
* Role 2: 25 hours average, flexible 2 wakened overnights and 2 other shifts per week including weekends.
* Role 3: 25 hours average, flexible 2 wakened overnights and 2 other shifts per week including weekends.
Location: Glasgow, may require occasional travel beyond Glasgow. Employer will pay travel/accommodation costs beyond Glasgow.
Contract: 18‑month cycle contract; can be extended up to 3 years by mutual agreement.
Essential Requirements
* Honest, trustworthy, able to build real trust
* Positive outlook towards 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 towards 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, etc) including natural places and bee‑keeping outings with EpiPens available
Physical Ability and Health
* Requires balanced physical health; strength, agility and stamina needed for working
* Hand/eye coordination
Transferable Skills and Interpersonal Skills
* Self‑disciplined attendance, reliability and punctuality
* Excellent communication (listening, understanding and speaking in a variety of situations including non‑verbal)
* Working with consent not only in the physical assistance given for personal care but all aspects of the role
* Coordination and learning through muscle memory
* Emotional intelligence to allow space for me to socialise/work/experience life independently
* Keeping calm in emergencies and following protocol/training
* Time management and ability to work quickly and efficiently
* Learning routines, applying them as needed in day‑to‑day situation
* Basic cooking and household safety skills (e.g. working with a gas hob)
* Professional, precise and efficient when following instructions
* Initiative to carry out tasks efficiently without supervision when required
* Excellent personal hygiene and following hygiene instructions (COVID face masks no longer daily requirement, though may be needed in specific environments)
* Ability to understand and retain confidentiality, respect privacy and maintain boundaries
Relevant Experience
* Physiotherapy
* Yoga
* Outdoor activities that demonstrate life skills (camping)
* Exercise, activities, sports, embodiment practices, dance, martial arts
* Any other life experience you feel is relevant; let me know if your CV/cover letter!
Job‑specific Skills
* Complex hoisting, advanced moving and handling (including preventing/resolving positional asphyxiation, assisted coughing to resolve choking); these will be taught on the role.
* Driving skill preferred, but applicants without driving licence 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 so while in this role.
* Role involves flexibility, learning and investment during the 18‑month cycle; best suited for graduates or someone wishing to redirect and develop their career.
Application and Interview Process
Attach your CV and cover letter tailored to the role so I can assess your applications and transferable skills. Applications not AI assisted are preferred. Interviews will be offered to the right candidates with reference checks following. There are usually a minimum of two interviews, possibly trial shifts to ensure suitability. A six‑month probationary period applies. If offered a position, you will be asked to apply for security checks (PVG or equivalent). I look forward to hearing from you!
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