Personal Assistant/Support GCIL.OL.LD.LJ.1.26 Location G20

Personal Assistant/Support GCIL.OL.LD.LJ.1.26 Location G20

Personal Assistant Required G20 area– School Holiday Adventures!

Trampolines, swimming, woodland walks, Lego and plenty of adventures... sound like your kind of day?

We’re looking for a calm, fun and energetic Personal Assistant to support a bright, chatty and curious young boy who loves being on the go.

He is happiest when he’s active and has someone alongside him who is willing to really get involved. He loves trampoline parks, swimming, trips to Barshaw Park and woodland walks. He has a real love of nature, particularly David Attenborough, and will happily walk and talk while exploring the outdoors.

After a busy morning, he also enjoys some calmer time playing with Lego, getting involved in messy sensory play or simply chilling out.

The kind of person we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who will take the time to build a relationship with him and get to know what makes him tick.

You’ll ideally be:

• Calm, patient and easy-going
• Fun and playful
• Energetic and happy to be outdoors
• Willing to get involved in play and activities
• Comfortable providing plenty of one-to-one attention
• Confident supporting him to stay safe when out and about
• Experience and understanding of autism, PDA and ADHD is highly desirable.
• Someone who is willing to take the time to build a trusting relationship and give him plenty of one-to-one attention.
• A calm, patient approach is important, alongside the energy to join in with his activities and adventures.

He has plenty of energy, so having someone who can match his enthusiasm while also being a calm and steady presence is really important.

What support will I provide?

Keeping him safe will be a big part of the role. He can be impulsive and doesn't always recognise everyday risks, particularly around roads and when out in the community, so he requires close supervision.

You'll also support him with:

• Co-regulation and helping him to stay calm
• Staying safe while out and about
• Taking part in activities and adventures
• Encouragement with eating
• Regular medication
• His gastrostomy/PEG feeding needs
• Lots of interaction, play and one-to-one attention

Previous experience of gastrostomy support isn't essential, as appropriate training can be provided.

A few important things to know:

• Driver essential, as travelling and waiting for public transport can be difficult for him.
• Hours: 24 hours per week during school holidays only, across 11 weeks of the year.
• Rate of pay: £14.45

Interested? 

If you think you could be the calm, fun and adventurous person to join him on his school holiday adventures, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by sending your CV to par@gcil.org.uk quoting the reference “GCIL.OL.LD.LJ.1.26” in the subject line and body of the email. If you have any questions, please contact GCIL at 0141 550 4455.