Personal Assistant (Kirkintilloch) – GCIL ED LT/RC/1.26

Personal Assistant (Kirkintilloch) – GCIL ED LT/RC/1.26

I am an engineer and a mother of two daughters (ages 12 and 4). I have a passion for learning, researching, and cooking, and I am seeking a dedicated personal assistant to help manage daily tasks and provide support. As I use a wheelchair and our household is neurodiverse, I sometimes require a quiet environment. I value a compassionate and understanding approach, and I prefer to live my life holistically and naturally. I am looking for someone who shares similar interests to foster engaging conversations and mutual learning.

A typical day with me might include assisting with food preparation and meal planning, supporting with mobility and transportation to escort me to and from events or appointments, support in collecting and gathering equipment for planned tasks and performing of essential household duties. 

Responsibilities include supporting me to live an active life and enabling me in doing the things that I enjoy most. 

While experience with as a personal assistant or in a similar role is preferred the ideal match is empathetic and compassionate with an enthusiastic character, someone who is ready to make a difference. I would like to engage with someone that has strong organizational skills and attention to detail, has excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanour, with the ability to adapt to my specific needs and preferences. Food hygiene certification is preferred; if you do not have this, I am happy to help you obtain it.

This role is based in Kirkintilloch so it’s important you can travel to and from the area reliably.

Driving License and own vehicle are desirable

This is an AdHoc positions with hour to be discussed on a weekly basis and flexibility around how those hours are arranged.

£14.80 per hour

If this sounds like you, I’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position to [lisatodd456@gmail.com](mailto:lisatodd456@gmail.com) or contact me at 07838734136.

For application pack contact:

0141 776 2219 or email  gcileastduntonshire@gcil.org.uk

Quoting Reference: LT/RC/1.26

Notes to candidates:

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.