elohim adeleke
Learning Disability Personal Support Assistant & Community Travel Companion
Glasgow G78 2JY
Key information
- Pay
- companion travel card provided
- Hours
- Part-time
- Contract
- Temporary
- Remote working
- On-site
- Posted date
- 8 Sep 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Oct 2026
About this role
We are seeking a reliable, caring, and trustworthy personal support assistant to assist an engaging 22-year-old female student with a learning disability. This role focuses on assisting her to college, promoting her independence, building her confidence in public spaces, and planning active and accessible activities.
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Postcode
G78
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Care recipient age
22
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Care type
Day care and travel
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Starting
Immediately
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Hours per week
15.0
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Care support needs
Autism spectrum disorder, Learning disabilities
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Hours
15 hours, 3 days per week
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Pay Rate
£13-£17 per hour
Core Responsibilities
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Travel Training & Support
Accompany the young woman on public buses to and from her college two days a week. You will help her learn the route, read timetables, handle bus fares/passes, and develop road safety awareness.
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Activity Planning
Collaborate with her one day a week to research, plan, and enjoy a day trip or social activity (e.g., visiting a café, museum, cinema, arcade, mini golf, shopping centre or local park).
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Safety & Well-being
Provide a reassuring, safe environment, ensuring she is protected from vulnerability while out in public.
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Confidence Building
Encourage her to speak for herself (e.g., ordering her own food or buying her own tickets) to grow her social skills.