Personal Assistant (Milngavie) G62 – GCIL ED MH/LA/1.26

September 8, 2026/Lee-Ann Jamieson

Personal Assistant (Milngavie) G62 – GCIL ED MH/LA/1.26

Help a young person build confidence, enjoy activities and achieve greater independence

This is a rewarding opportunity for a caring, patient and reliable Personal Assistant to support a 17-year-old young man living in Milngavie.

He enjoys spending time on his iPad watching YouTube, relaxing with DVDs, and occasionally getting out to the cinema or for lunch. The role is about building a positive relationship and providing encouragement and companionship to help him feel comfortable trying activities in the community and enjoying new experiences at his own pace.

We’re looking for someone who is calm, understanding and able to gently motivate and encourage without being pushy. The ideal candidate will be patient, positive and consistent, with an understanding of autism and the importance of building trust and confidence over time.

You will work closely with the family, who will provide guidance and support, while helping this young person develop independence, confidence and opportunities to engage in activities he enjoys.

About you

You will be:

  • Patient, reliable and compassionate
  • Confident communicating in a calm, clear and positive way
  • Comfortable providing gentle encouragement and reassurance
  • Understanding of autism and individual support needs
  • Able to build a trusting, supportive relationship
  • Must be comfortable with cats as there are cats in the household

Hours and Rate of pay:

  • 4 hours per week
  • Two 2-hour shifts after school
  • £19.00 per hour

Additional Information

  • This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme or a PVG Scheme Update.
  • Guidance and support will be provided by the family.
  • Please note there are cats in the household.
  • The successful candidate will be employed directly by the family. GCIL East Dunbartonshire supports the recruitment process but is not the employer.

Interested?

  • For more information, please contact:
  • GCILEastDunbartonshire@gcil.org.uk
  • 0141 776 2219
  • Please quote reference MH/LA/1.26

 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.