Personal Assistant (Bearsden) – GCIL ED YE/RC/1.26


Company:	GCIL East Dunbartonshire
Salary:	£17.40
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Kirkintilloch, G66 1XQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Jul 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

PERSONAL ASSISTANT/ BEARSDEN

My son is a lovey 13-year-old boy who has Autism with a learning disability. He can understand simple words and instructions. He learns language mainly by watching surroundings/photos and simple stories.

He enjoys outdoor playing, walking, dancing and swimming. Playing simple games and activities and loves school..

As my son’s Personal Assistant, your job will be to provide personal, domestic, and social assistance to him. Your role is to enable my son to be independent and participate in all activities of daily living, supporting him to achieve his potential, build friendships, and take part in activities to increase his social interaction opportunities.

Must be physically fit.

Must have experience of supporting children

With Autism and challenging behaviour

8 hours per week term time

Additional 4 hours non term time.

Hourly rate of £17.40

PVG Scheme Membership required by successful applicant.

For application pack & detailed Job Description please contact: 0141 776 2219 or GCILEastDunbartonshire@gcil.org.uk – quoting reference AB/RC/01.25.

Notes to candidates:

If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of GCIL East Dunbartonshire 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, statutory sick pay and pension enrolment (where eligible).

Please note this role is advertised by GCIL East Dunbartonshire 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 East Dunbartonshire is the Self-Directed Support service based in East Dunbartonshire, providing information and assistance to enable all eligible people to explore the 4 options for independent living outlined in the Self-Directed Support Scotland Act 2013.

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