Personal Assistant Required – Barrhead

Contract: Temporary initially

Days/Times: Some flexibility with hours but to accompany me to & from club on a Wednesday

Start date: soon as possible

About the Person

Could you be the right person to support me? I’m looking for a friendly, reliable Personal Assistant to help me get to my clubs and activities — and home again safely.

I’m a young man with autism and a visual impairment. I’m independent and keen to build my confidence when I’m out, especially in groups and social situations. I can experience separation anxiety which can build up to the occasional meltdown, so calm encouragement and reassurance really matter. With the right support, I want to enjoy more activities, make new friends and feel increasingly confident. I love walking, nature, gaming and watching TV on my iPad.

You’ll help me get out and about, enjoy the hobbies I love, grow in independence and build meaningful friendships.

 

About the Role

Your support will help me feel safe, confident and connected. As my Personal Assistant, you will:

· Provide respectful support with personal care

· Support me to travel safely to and from clubs and activities

· Encourage me to build confidence, independence and friendships in my community

This role is about providing person-centred support and helping me to have choice, control and independence.

 

PVG: Required for this post

Driving: Preferred but not essential

Other requirements: Proof of Right to Work in the UK required

 

About You

You don’t need to be a superhero — just someone dependable, kind and ready to make a difference. I’m looking for someone who is:

· Friendly and approachable

· Experience of children/young people with autism

· Reliable and trustworthy

· Patient and understanding

· Respectful of my choices and preferences

· Able to work independently

· A good communicator

· Comfortable supporting me in the community

 

What You Can Expect

· Make a genuine difference every week

· Help me grow in confidence and independence

· Share enjoyable activities that matter to me

· Build a positive working relationship based on trust and respect

Essential Requirements

· Experience of working with children or adults with Autism and additional support needs.

· Be reliable and punctual

· Have good communication skills

· Respect confidentiality and personal boundaries

· Be able to work on your own initiative

· Be willing to undertake relevant checks/training

 

Interested? If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, I’d love to hear from you.

To apply please send your CV to · Email: admin@sdsforumer.org or Telephone: 0141 638 2525