Personal Assistant (Bishopbriggs) – GCIL ED SS/RC/1.26


Company:	GCIL East Dunbartonshire
Salary:	from £14.85 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bishopbriggs
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	8 Nov 2026

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Summary

Ad Hoc Personal Assistant (PA) – Holiday & Sickness Cover

We are looking for a kind, reliable and caring Personal Assistant to provide ad hoc support for a 28 year old Autistic female in the Bishopbriggs area, primarily to cover staff holidays and sickness.

Hours: Up to approximately 32 hours / 4 days per week when cover is required

Days: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday

Rate of pay: £14.85 per hour

Type of role: Ad hoc / relief cover

A car and full driving licence are essential for this role. Mileage will be reimbursed.

This would suit someone who is looking for flexible work and is able to step in when our regular support is unavailable.

We are looking for someone who is:

* Reliable, patient and compassionate

* Comfortable supporting a young person on a one-to-one basis

* Able to build a trusting and respectful relationship

* Flexible and able to provide cover when required

* Understanding of neurodivergence and a low-demand, person-centred approach would be particularly welcome

The role will involve supporting her with day-to-day clubs and activities, getting out and about and providing calm, consistent companionship.

As this is an ad hoc position, hours are not guaranteed every week. Wherever possible, holiday cover would be arranged in advance, although occasional sickness cover may be required at shorter notice.

If you are interested, please send me a private message with a little information about yourself, your experience and your availability.

Contact Suzanne@tipuk.org

Shifts can be discussed at interview or if you would like to have a chat first, please call on 0141 776 2219

For details of how to apply please contact: GCILEastdunbartonshire@gcil.org.uk or call 0141 776 2219, quoting reference – SS/RC/1.26

Successful applicant will require a PVG, it is the responsibility of the Personal Care Assistant to pay for and upkeep the PVG

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.

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