Personal Assistant – East Renfrewshire

Hours: 4 hours per week with flexibility on days and times

We are looking for a kind, reliable and patient Personal Assistant to support an autistic young adult both at home and in the community. The role focuses on promoting independence, wellbeing, safety and community participation while respecting routines, preferences and personal choice.

Support will be provided on agreed rostered hours and may include accompanying the individual on long regular walks, providing supervision and support at home, and assisting with activities chosen by the individual. The successful applicant will develop a positive and trusting relationship, maintaining a calm, supportive and person-centred approach at all times.

• Provide support and supervision at home and within the community during agreed rostered hours.
• Accompany and support the young adult on regular walks in the local community.
• Support participation in activities and outings of the individual’s choosing.
• Encourage independence, confidence and decision‑making.
• Provide reassurance and support in unfamiliar or potentially stressful situations.
• Support planning and organisation of daily activities and routines.
• Assist with travel arrangements and accessing community facilities where required.
• Support the development and maintenance of daily living skills.
• Promote safety, wellbeing and positive risk-taking in accordance with agreed support plans.
• Maintain a calm, positive and predictable approach.
• Respect confidentiality, dignity, choice and individual preferences always.
• Work collaboratively with family members and other professionals where appropriate.
• Reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Patient and understanding nature.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Comfortable walking long distance regularly and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Respectful of neurodiversity and individual differences.
• Experience supporting autistic individuals.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• First Aid training.
• Knowledge of autism and sensory needs.

• Enjoy walking and being outdoors.
• Calm, friendly and approachable.
• Dependable and flexible.
• Able to build a trusting and respectful relationship.

• PVG Scheme membership will be required.
• References will be sought before appointment.