Personal Assistant/Support Worker Ref: OC/SF/2-25
| Posting date: | 06 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 November 2025 |
| Location: | ML8 5FL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | GCIL South Lanarkshire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | OC/SF/2-25 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to be a personal assistant to a happy bubbly non-verbal child, who loves being outdoors, in spaces where there are no other people, such as a park, beach or field and he enjoys going on adventures. He enjoys playing with small figures, watching his iPad and looking at books when he is not absorbed in nature.
Every day is unique, but activities might include a trip to Sealife, trips to Dobbie’s Garden Centre, farm parks or other fun places or simply spending quality time at home singing and playing music. Being positive and enthusiastic is key to this position.
A large percentage of his communication is through his body language, stims and vocalisations. He thrives on routine and predictability and can find it hard when things don’t go according to his plan, hence why his mother is never too far away. The largest aim for having a personal assistant is to help develop confidence in and around social settings which currently can be challenging.
As part of your role assistance with personal hygiene will be required as he is doubly incontinent, and wears pull ups/pads at all times, he tries to be independent as far as possible but requires full support when it comes to personal care.
Oliver can run and walk well, though requires to use a wheelchair/buggy as he struggles if he is walking any distances and requires constant supervision to ensure his safety at all times, measures in place already to support PA.
If you are kind, caring, empathetic, compassionate, considerate, patient, with good interpersonal skills, and likes making a positive difference, you might be the perfect fit for this role.
Oliver lives in the Carluke area, so it’s important you’re comfortable working in this area and he also has a small dog therefore being comfortable around dogs is essential.
Hours: This is a part-time role of 5 hours a week, with flexibility around how those hours are arranged. Ideal for someone who may have more flexibility to work during school holiday hours.
Rate: £12.60 per hour
Previous experience with children with complex medical needs and Autism is essential.
A driving licence is preferred to help with transport, but this isn’t essential.
If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, we’d love to hear from you as we as a family are positive and ready to promote inclusion within society for those who most deserve the support.
If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process the private employer will be in touch to arrange the next steps.
OR
If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of GCIL (South Lanarkshire) 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 and statutory sick pay (where eligible).
Please note: This job is advertised by GCIL (South Lanarkshire) 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 (South Lanarkshire) is a Self-Directed Support service based in South Lanarkshire, providing information and assistance to enable all eligible people to explore the 4 options for independent living outlined in the Self-Directed Support Act, now in force.
GCIL (South Lanarkshire) 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.
For more information please contact:
GCIL (South Lanarkshire)
Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB
Tel: 01698 892 372
Every day is unique, but activities might include a trip to Sealife, trips to Dobbie’s Garden Centre, farm parks or other fun places or simply spending quality time at home singing and playing music. Being positive and enthusiastic is key to this position.
A large percentage of his communication is through his body language, stims and vocalisations. He thrives on routine and predictability and can find it hard when things don’t go according to his plan, hence why his mother is never too far away. The largest aim for having a personal assistant is to help develop confidence in and around social settings which currently can be challenging.
As part of your role assistance with personal hygiene will be required as he is doubly incontinent, and wears pull ups/pads at all times, he tries to be independent as far as possible but requires full support when it comes to personal care.
Oliver can run and walk well, though requires to use a wheelchair/buggy as he struggles if he is walking any distances and requires constant supervision to ensure his safety at all times, measures in place already to support PA.
If you are kind, caring, empathetic, compassionate, considerate, patient, with good interpersonal skills, and likes making a positive difference, you might be the perfect fit for this role.
Oliver lives in the Carluke area, so it’s important you’re comfortable working in this area and he also has a small dog therefore being comfortable around dogs is essential.
Hours: This is a part-time role of 5 hours a week, with flexibility around how those hours are arranged. Ideal for someone who may have more flexibility to work during school holiday hours.
Rate: £12.60 per hour
Previous experience with children with complex medical needs and Autism is essential.
A driving licence is preferred to help with transport, but this isn’t essential.
If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, we’d love to hear from you as we as a family are positive and ready to promote inclusion within society for those who most deserve the support.
If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process the private employer will be in touch to arrange the next steps.
OR
If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of GCIL (South Lanarkshire) 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 and statutory sick pay (where eligible).
Please note: This job is advertised by GCIL (South Lanarkshire) 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 (South Lanarkshire) is a Self-Directed Support service based in South Lanarkshire, providing information and assistance to enable all eligible people to explore the 4 options for independent living outlined in the Self-Directed Support Act, now in force.
GCIL (South Lanarkshire) 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.
For more information please contact:
GCIL (South Lanarkshire)
Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB
Tel: 01698 892 372