Female Personal Support Assistant [Disability]

Important Notice This job is based in Glasgow and may require occasional travel. It is open to UK residents with work permits. Please do not apply if you live abroad/require a sponsorship Visa to be paid by the employer. Due to employer’s health, you must be a non-smoker and remain a non-smoker while in this role. Job Description If you are a practically-minded, energetic person, who wants to work in a dynamic environment, being a Personal Support Assistant is the job for you. I am an individual employer, offering 2 positions of up to 30 hours per week for Female Personal Support Assistant[s]. I am a wheelchair user and require support for all physical aspects of my daily life. Your job will be to provide the right assistance, as and when required, in order to enable independent living, as well as stepping back to allow me to live as normal. Broadly speaking, the job will involve personal care [such as, hoisting, changing, physiotherapy, etc]; housework [ironing, cleaning, preparing food, etc] and general assistance [support when travelling, shopping, etc]. This is a unique role suitable for school/college/university leavers or those who are looking to take time to reflect on their next career steps and work on their own personal development. The role offers you an 18-month cycle contract; which can be extended up to 3 years by mutual agreement. During this time, flexibility regarding hours of work is a strong requirement, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and one/two wakened overnight per week. Your job will be based in/around Glasgow, with occasional travel required if I am travelling or temporarily in a different city for work/leisure. Travel costs and accommodation outside Glasgow/base address will be reimbursed. No experience is needed - an open mind with a willingness to learn and having good work ethic are much more important. Diverse life/work experience and soft skills are the most helpful in this role. The work requires stamina and physical capability. Experience of physiotherapy and an interest in sport/health may help in this job – you need to have a certain degree of physical and cognitive fitness/strength. It is a role that offers you practical work, that makes a real difference, and allows you to look at life from a different perspective. It will show you a 360 degree view of how to support someone, living with a health condition, who lives a life beyond the social expectations of what a person with physical challenges can/can't do. Essential Requirements - Non-smoker [cigarettes and vape] and free of substance dependency - Physical and cognitive fitness/strength - Excellent communication [listening, understanding, speaking including non-verbal communication] - Emotional intelligence and self-confidence in knowing when to step back, or step forward to assist. - Honesty and trustworthy - Self-disciplined in all aspects of work, attendance, reliability and punctuality - Ability to retain confidentiality, respect privacy and maintain boundaries - Flexible, free-of-judgement approach to the job and working hours - Excellent personal hygiene and following hygiene instructions [Please note Covid face masks are no longer a daily requirement, though may be necessary in certain environments/situation. Excellent hygiene however is strictly necessary.] - Excellent attention span - Polite and respectful towards anyone you encounter at work [regardless of whether you’re in a church, or LGBTQIA event]. - Professional, precise and efficient when following the employer’s instructions - Initiative to carry out tasks that are routine with efficiency and precisely, without the employer’s supervision when required. How to apply If you'd like to apply, attach your CV and cover letter tailored to the role [written by you, not AI], so I can assess your applications. Interviews will be offered to the right persons and reference checks will follow. There is usually a minimum of 2 interviews to ensure you are suitable for the role. Please note the role has a 6-month probationary period. If you are offered a position, you'll be asked to apply for security checks [PVG or equivalent] - the cost of this is covered by the employer. Previous employee testimonies “My role made me aware of the lack of well-designed, affordable products for people with disabilities which enhanced my drive to become an engineer to design products and improve infrastructure that improve people’s lives. Having now worked multiple engineering jobs, my role as a Personal Assistant remains on my CV as it demonstrates my ability to time manage and react in high pressure situations. The role significantly boosted my confidence and provided me with unique insights and knowledge that have helped me secure valuable placements throughout university. Working as a Personal Assistant allowed me to save enough money to focus on my studies without the added pressure of part-time work during university.” Z.C., Previous employee, re-located to study engineering “Working as a personal support assistant was a rewarding experience that allowed me to grow both professionally and personally, while continuously expanding my knowledge and expertise in the field. Being a postgraduate student in the healthcare field, I had the opportunity to develop new skills and refine my moving and handling techniques, enhance both verbal and non-verbal communication, and improve fast decision-making and thinking patterns. The current pay has offered a stable foundation for my personal finances. It makes the role more attractive, knowing that I can manage my living expenses effectively.” E.G., Previous employee, re-located abroad, working in healthcare

Location: Glasgow, GB

Posted Date: 2/10/2025