Personal Assistant; Male ; Milngavie – GCIL ED RT

Personal Assistant (Male Preferred) (Milngavie) – GCIL ED RT/RC.01.25

Personal Assistant to support a sociable,17-year-old young man with a great sense of humour who has Down’s syndrome living in the Milngavie area.

He is excited to find someone who he can relate to as a peer who shares their interests in sport (in particular football and golf), gaming, music and shares their good sense of humour.

This role involves social support and enabling him to engage in his local community. A typical shift may include golfing at a local course, going to the gym, trampolining, swimming, playing pool or visits to the cinema.

The ideal match will be patient, upbeat, active and positive and able to enthusiastically engage in the sporting activities the individual enjoys.

Due to the nature of the role a male is preferred.

Driver preferred but not essential.

Rate of pay: £14.00 per hour paid 4 weekly.

Hours:

6 hours per week, split between 2 shifts on weekday evening and weekend - specific days/ times can be discussed at interview.

PVG Scheme Membership or Update required by successful applicant – costs will be covered by the employer.

Think you’d be a great match? Contact GCILEa or  to request an application packet and job description quoting reference RT/RC/1.25.

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.