Personal Assistant (Kirkintilloch) – GCIL ED LG/YB.01.25


Company:	GCIL East Dunbartonshire
Salary:	from £13.60 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Kirkintilloch
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Please note this organisation is not the employer - they are advertising the role on behalf of a private individual who will be the legal employer.

We are looking for a warm, caring, patient, reliable and energetic person to support our neurodiverse 8 year old son, who also has communication support needs.

This role is based in the Kirkintilloch area supporting in the home and in the local community.

Our son has reduced awareness of dangers, so your main role will be to assess risk and ensure his safety. Your role will also be to provide some support with personal care (mainly prompting).

You will provide support initially within the home and

then to access social activities within the community (with a parent present).

Our son loves playing with construction toys and police cars, drawing and doing puzzles.

1 afternoon (4 hours) per week

Plus an additional 8 hours during school holidays.

There is flexibility around the days/hours worked. This can be discussed at interview or if you’d like to discuss ahead of applying please call 0141 776 2219.

£13.60 per hour

Must be physically fit

Previous support experience is desirable but not essential.

Driving license preferable (car provided by employer).

PVG Scheme membership required by the successful applicant. The cost of this will be covered by the employer.

Think you’d be a good match? We’d love to hear from you. For an application pack or more information please contact GCIL East Dunbartonshire@gcil.org.uk or call 0141 776 2219

Quoting Reference: LG/YB.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.

GCIL East Dunbartonshire 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.

Location: Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire

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