Personal Assistant Required – Enjoy Walking, the Cinema and Helping Someone Thrive?

July 30, 2026/Keith Mooney

Job Details

Location: Blantyre, South Lanarkshire
Rate of Pay: £14.45 per hour
Hours: 4-6 hours per week
Driver: Essential

About Rosie

Rosie is a warm and sociable woman who enjoys keeping active and spending time with others. She loves going swimming, taking walks, visiting the cinema and getting out and about in her community.

Rosie has a learning disability and epilepsy and is looking for a kind, reliable and supportive Personal Assistant who can help her maintain her independence and continue enjoying the activities that matter most to her.

The Role

As Rosie’s Personal Assistant, you will provide one-to-one support at home and in the community.

A typical day could include:

  • Supporting with medication
  • Preparing simple, healthy meals and snacks
  • Accompanying Rosie on walks and swimming trips
  • Supporting visits to the cinema and other leisure activities
  • Helping with shopping, collecting prescriptions and everyday errands
  • Encouraging independence and confidence
  • Supporting Rosie to take part in activities she enjoys and explore new opportunities
  • Providing companionship and building a positive, trusting relationship

Rosie also shares her home with a friendly dog, so you’ll need to be comfortable around pets.

About You

You could be a great match if you are:

  • Kind, patient and dependable
  • A positive and encouraging person
  • A good communicator with a calm approach
  • Interested in supporting people to live independently
  • A driver with a full driving licence
  • Comfortable around dogs and pets
  • Proactive and willing to encourage new experiences and activities

Experience is helpful but not essential, as training and support will be provided.

Hours and Flexibility

  • Permanent contract
  • 4-6 hours per week
  • One afternoon or evening during the week
  • One shift at the weekend
  • Flexible days and times to be agreed

What We Offer

  • £14.45 per hour
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Training and support
  • A rewarding role making a genuine difference
  • The opportunity to help someone enjoy an active and fulfilling life

Interested?

If you enjoy helping others and would like to support Rosie to stay active, independent and connected to her community, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Please send your CV quoting Ref: RO’N/SF/11-25 to parSL@gcil.org.uk