Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living

Personal/Support assistant GCIL MJ/HMcA/LJ/1.26 Location G20

Glasgow G40 3AP

Key information

Pay
from £14.45 an hour
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Remote working
On-site
Posted date
3 Sep 2026
Closing date
3 Oct 2026

About this role

Personal/Support assistant GCIL MJ/HMcA/LJ/1.26 Location G20

Help someone enjoy the little things- Personal Assistant Role (G20 area)

Are you someone who enjoys a good conversation, taking things at a steady pace, and supporting someone to feel comfortable, motivated and connected to the world around them?

Then you might just be the person Mags is looking for.

Mags is a friendly, calm and easy-going lady who is looking for a positive and patient Personal Assistant to support her day-day and help her to enjoy the things that matter most to her.

About Mags

Mags lives with on-going pain which can make everyday life challenging. Some days she may need a slower start or a bit of extra encouragement to get going. On better days, she enjoys:

• Getting out for a drive

• Sitting in the park when the weather is nice

• Attending appointments

• Spending time in the swimming pool, where movement is more comfortable

Mags also enjoys regular massages on a Wednesday’s and attends a wellbeing group on Thursdays.

About the role

As Mags Personal Assistant, you will provide both practical support and gentle encouragement, helping her feel confident and supported in her daily life.

This role is for 12 hours per week (exact days and times will be discussed at interview. The rate of pay is £14.45 per hour.

Your role may include

• Helping with simple meal preparation

• Changing bedding and light household tasks

• Shopping support, including loading and unloading items

• Providing encouragement and motivation to get out and about.

• Supporting with personal care including showering and moisturising

Mags can drive her own car but may benefit from support to feel confident leaving the house and engaging in activities.

About you

This role would suit someone who is

• Warm, patient and encouraging

• Reliable and respectful about privacy and confidentiality

• Comfortable supporting someone in their own home

• Able to build trust and offer support in a gentle person-centred way

Experience supporting people with health conditions or mental wellbeing is helpful, but what matters most is your approach, attitude and kindness.

Why this role?

If you are someone who enjoys meaningful one to one support, takes pride in building genuine connections, and understands the importance of patience and encouragement, this could be a really rewarding role.

You’ll be supporting Mags to live life in a way that feels right for her- at her pace, on her terms.

If this feels like the right fit for you, don’t hesitate- get in touch today. Send your CV to par@gcil.org.uk, quoting reference GCIL.MJ/LJ/1.26 in the subject line and body of your email.