Female Personal Support Assistant

This job is based in Glasgow and may require occasional travel. It is open to UK residents and people with UK work permits.

If you are a practically-minded and physically healthy person, who wants to work in a dynamic environment, being a Personal Support Assistant is the job for you. This role gives you the opportunity to make a real difference by helping someone to live their best life. It’s all about putting your transferable skills to the test in real life situations!

I am an individual employer, offering the following opportunities:

• Main PA 45 hours per week [including day and night]
• PAs 2 x 30 hours per week [including day and night]
• Overnight PA 30 hours per week [including evening and night]

I am a wheelchair user with a neuromuscular health condition with independent living support needs. The core job involves personal care [such as hoisting, changing, physiotherapy, etc.], housework [ironing, cleaning, preparing food, etc.], and assistance when travelling, shopping, etc. This is a unique role suitable for school/college/university leavers or those looking to reflect on their next career steps and work on their personal development. The role offers an initial 18-month cycle contract. During this time, flexibility regarding hours of work is a strong requirement. Your job will be based in/around Glasgow, with occasional travel to nearby cities if I am travelling or temporarily in a different city for work/leisure. Travel costs and accommodation outside Glasgow/base address will be reimbursed.

Specific qualifications are not needed; well-rounded life experience, work, and academic achievements are important, along with an open mind, willingness to learn, kindness, compassion, integrity, and clarity. The work requires stamina and physical capability. Experience of physiotherapy, sport, music, and holistic wellbeing may prove useful in this job.

Benefits of The Role

• Physical Activity
• Variable Locations including parks, coffee shops, holidays, etc.
• Skills based
• Stable income
• Negotiable day/s off
• Clean working environment
• Person-centred support

Key Requirements

• Non-smoker [cigarettes and vape] and free of substance dependency
• Physical and cognitive fitness/strength, including excellent attention span
• Excellent communication [listening, understanding, speaking including understanding holistic communication]
• Honesty, trustworthy, kind, compassionate
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to retain confidentiality, respect privacy and communicate personal boundaries
• Flexible, free-of-judgement approach to the job and working hours
• Excellent personal hygiene [Please note Covid face masks are no longer a daily requirement, though may be necessary in certain environments/situations.]
• 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 precision, without the employer’s supervision when required
• Ability to take a step back and allow space for me to socialise/work/experience life independently

How to apply

If you'd like to apply, attach your CV, cover letter, and 3 references letting me know why you’re great for the role. I’ll assess your applications and offer interviews to the people I’d like to follow up with. 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].

Previous employee testimonies

"The role significantly boosted my confidence and provided me with unique insights and knowledge that have helped me secure valuable placements throughout university." Z.C., Previous employee, re-located to study engineering

"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." E.G., Previous employee, now re-located abroad, working in healthcare