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GCIL.AA/LD/1.25 Personal Assistant for 6-Year-Old Child (G41 Area)

Job details
Posting date: 23 February 2026
Salary: £13.60 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 25 March 2026
Location: Glasgow G41
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Personal Assistant for 6-Year-Old Child (G41 Area)
We are looking for a kind, reliable and patient Personal Assistant to support our 6-year-old son, Alex, who has both physical and learning disabilities. Alex uses a wheelchair. He enjoys watching cartoons, tactile play and going to the park.

About the Role:
You will support Alex at home (G41 area) and occasionally on local outings. Duties include:
• Assisting with personal care, including washing and changing pads
• Helping with feeding and mealtimes
• Providing play and interaction suited to A’s abilities and interests
• Supporting with moving and handling (experience beneficial, but training can be provided)

Hours:
• During term time: 6 hours per week - either 2 hours worked over 3 days per week, or 3 hours worked over 2 days per week (a mix of late afternoon/evenings and weekends)
• During school holidays: 13 hours per week - 4 hours worked over 3 days per week (mainly weekdays, times negotiable)
• Some flexibility would be helpful.

We’re looking for someone who is:
• Compassionate, patient and enjoys working with children
• Reliable and confident in providing personal care
• Comfortable supporting physical and learning needs
• Ideally has some experience in moving and handling (training available)

Location: Home-based in the G41 area, with some time spent in the local community for outings.

Rate of pay: £13.60 per hour

If you are caring, dependable and would like to make a positive difference in a young child’s life, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by sending your CV to par@gcil.org.uk making sure to add the reference “AA/LD/1.25” in the subject line and body of the email.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact GCIL on 0141 550 4455.

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