Personal Assistant Required – Newton Mearns
Location: Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire
Salary/Hourly Rate: £Please read post
Contract: Permanent
Contract: Self-employed
Hours & Pay
- Weekdays (Mon–Fri): 10:00 – 18:00 (£16.50 per hour)
- Weekends (Sat–Sun): 10:00 – 13:00 (£18.70 per hour)
The role covers two weekdays (10:00 – 18:00) and every third weekend (10:00 – 13:00 on Saturday and Sunday). Extra shifts may be available for holiday and sickness cover.
About the Role
We’re looking for a caring, dependable person to join a small, supportive team. You’ll be working with a friendly adult male with a high-level spinal cord injury. Although he uses a wheelchair and needs daily assistance, he runs his own business from home and is dedicated to his rehabilitation.
What you’ll be doing
- Helping with personal care, medication and everyday routines
- Using specialist equipment for safe moving and handling (full training provided)
- Supporting with rehabilitation exercises
- Providing companionship and encouragement
- Assisting around the house and home office: cleaning, ironing, preparing simple meals, and occasional shopping
What we’re looking for
- Someone reliable and compassionate
- PVG membership (essential)
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Care experience and knowledge of moving & handling are helpful, but not essential as full training will be given
To Apply
To apply, please email your CV to Gillian at capital_02_caret@icloud.com