Help make everyday life enjoyable, comfortable and centred on Ollie
Ollie is a bubbly, friendly 11-year-old from the Rutherglen area. She enjoys playing on her phone or computer and watching Alvin and the Chipmunks.
She is looking for a Personal Assistant (PA) who will share her interests, take time to get to know her and build a trusting relationship at her pace.
Ollie is autistic and non-verbal. Getting to know what matters to her and understanding how she communicates will be central to your role.
About the role
- Spend time with Ollie at home, sharing activities she enjoys.
- Support her with some aspects of personal care, respecting her dignity and preferences.
- Prepare food she likes and help with everyday routines around the house.
- Learn to recognise situations that cause her distress and offer calm, patient support when she feels overwhelmed.
- Give her time and space to feel comfortable with you and develop trust.
About you
You will be patient, understanding and willing to build a relationship around Ollie’s interests, preferences and pace. You will respect her choices and bring a calm approach to moments she finds difficult.
- Essential: Experience supporting an autistic person who is non-verbal.
- Essential: A driver with access to your own car.
- Beneficial: Experience of de-escalation and supporting someone through distress, with patience in stressful moments.
Days and Times
- 8 hours per week
- Flexible scheduling, with shift patterns discussed and agreed at interview with employer.
Hourly Rate
£14.45 per hour
This is an opportunity to build a meaningful connection with Ollie and support her in enjoying everyday life in her own way.
To apply please email your CV together with reference OS/AW-26 to parSL@gcil.org.uk.