Self-Directed Support Advocacy - Circles Network, Inverclyde

25/08/2026

Personal Assistant (Sessional Relief) – Self-directed Support (SDS) Option 1
Location: Greenock
Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour
A reliable, caring and flexible Sessional Personal Assistant is required to provide cover for annual leave and staff sickness, supporting a friendly wheelchair user living independently in Greenock.
This is a relief position with no guaranteed hours, making it ideal for someone looking for flexible work. Shifts will be offered as required to cover planned leave and unexpected staff absences.
The individual is largely independent but requires assistance with a range of day-to-day tasks to maintain their independence and continue living in their own home.
Duties include:
• Providing practical support within the home.
• Assisting with light household tasks.
• Walking the individual's dog.
• Supporting access to the local community where required.
• Preparing light meals or refreshments if needed.
• Promoting independence, dignity and choice at all times.
• Providing any other agreed support in line with the individual's assessed outcomes.
Typical Shift Times
• Morning: Approximately 8.30 am – 12.30 pm, with occasional shifts extending until 2.30 pm.
• Evening: Approximately 5.00 pm – 9.30 pm.
Flexibility to work both morning and evening shifts would be advantageous.
We are looking for someone who is:
• Caring, trustworthy and dependable.
• Flexible and able to respond to occasional short-notice cover.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Respectful of privacy and committed to promoting independence.
• A dog lover, as part of the role includes walking the individual's dog.
Previous care experience is welcomed but not essential, as the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are equally important.
Essential Requirements
• PVG Scheme membership (or willingness to join).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Two satisfactory references.
This post is funded through Self-directed Support (SDS) Option 1, and the successful applicant will be employed directly by the individual.
If you are looking for a flexible and rewarding role where you can make a positive difference while supporting someone to live independently, we would love to hear from you.
To apply or request further information, please contact:
Name: Margaret McEleny
Telephone: 07977142087
Email: [email protected]

20/08/2026

Personal Assistant (Sessional Relief) – Self-directed Support (SDS) Option 1
Location: Greenock
Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour
A reliable, caring and flexible Sessional Personal Assistant is required to provide cover for annual leave and staff sickness, supporting a friendly wheelchair user living independently in Greenock.
This is a relief position with no guaranteed hours, making it ideal for someone looking for flexible work. Shifts will be offered as required to cover planned leave and unexpected staff absences.
The individual is largely independent but requires assistance with a range of day-to-day tasks to maintain their independence and continue living in their own home.
Duties include:
• Providing practical support within the home.
• Assisting with light household tasks.
• Walking the individual's dog.
• Supporting access to the local community where required.
• Preparing light meals or refreshments if needed.
• Promoting independence, dignity and choice at all times.
• Providing any other agreed support in line with the individual's assessed outcomes.
Typical Shift Times
• Morning: Approximately 8.30 am – 12.30 pm, with occasional shifts extending until 2.30 pm.
• Evening: Approximately 5.00 pm – 9.30 pm.
Flexibility to work both morning and evening shifts would be advantageous.
We are looking for someone who is:
• Caring, trustworthy and dependable.
• Flexible and able to respond to occasional short-notice cover.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Respectful of privacy and committed to promoting independence.
• A dog lover, as part of the role includes walking the individual's dog.
Previous care experience is welcomed but not essential, as the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are equally important.
Essential Requirements
• PVG Scheme membership (or willingness to join).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Two satisfactory references.
This post is funded through Self-directed Support (SDS) Option 1, and the successful applicant will be employed directly by the individual.
If you are looking for a flexible and rewarding role where you can make a positive difference while supporting someone to live independently, we would love to hear from you.
To apply or request further information, please contact:
Name: Margaret McEleny
Telephone: 07977142087
Email: [email protected]

20/08/2026

Personal Assistant Required
To support a 15-year-old male with Cerebral Palsy who is a wheelchair user. He likes going to the cinema, bowling, Disney and eating out.
The Personal Assistant will assist with personal care in mornings before school and at bedtimes, this will potentially lead to social support hours also being incorporated.
Terms:
• £13.45 per hour
• Monday – Friday 7am -8am, & 7pm-8pm
• Saturday – Sunday – 10am-11am & 7pm-8pm
• During School breaks times may differ and there can be longer hours
Please contact Debbie for details on
07596 596 408 / 01475 730 797
or email: [email protected]

20/08/2026

Starting a new Personal Assistant role? Good news!

The Scottish Government will pay the cost of Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme applications for eligible social care workers. Applications normally cost £18 for existing members and £59 for individuals joining the PVG scheme.

Eligible Personal Assistants (PAs) in Scotland can now apply for PVG scheme membership free of charge under the Scottish Government's new fee waiver initiative, running from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027.

The waiver applies to social care workers starting a new role and also applies to Personal Assistants who are directly employed by someone receiving Self-Directed Support Option 1 and/or funding from Independent Living Fund Scotland (ILF Scotland). This includes children's Personal Assistants.

For Personal Assistants applying for the fee waiver:

Submit your PVG application offline by email
✅️ Include "FSC" in the Position Applied For field
✅️ Include "FSC" in the Personal Employer section
✅️ Include "FSC" in the email subject line
✅️ Leave the payment section blank

This initiative recognises the vital contribution of Scotland's social care workforce and helps remove financial barriers for people entering new roles.

Find out more on the Disclosure Scotland website.

07/07/2026

JOB REF: PIP-MMCC
Personal Assistant
We are looking for a Personal Assistant to assist with social activities in Inverclyde and occasionally in Glasgow. Initially this would be for 8hrs worked over 2 days per week. We would look to extend this sometime in the future towards 16hrs worked over 3 days per week.
All about me
I am a 51 year-old man and I live at home with my parents. I have Asperger’s Syndrome and severe OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). I do not have physical or learning disabilities and consider myself to be an intelligent, educated individual.
I am seeking assistance with social activities; such as going to the cinema, theatre, going for walks and going for a coffee or shopping.
The majority of these activities will be carried out during the day but evenings will be required occasionally. Any activities would be planned well in advance to ensure your availability and commitment.
Key skills
• Previous experience in similar role
• Full UK driving licence and use of own car for this role
• Ability to treat individuals with dignity and respect
• Commitment to providing quality care and support
• Engaging and empathetic nature
• Physically able to walk for an 1hr at a reasonable pace
Terms
• £13.45 per hours
• 8hrs per week (worked flexibly over 2 days)
• PVG scheme membership cost paid by employer
• All PA expenses paid by employer
Successful candidates must be part of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) and provide satisfactory references one of which must be your most recent employer.
The successful candidate will be employed directly by a Personal Employer through a registered PAYE scheme. All statutory rights apply including paid holidays and statutory sick pay.

28/05/2026

*** Job Vacancy ***

Female Personal Assistant
Kilmacolm
10 hours per week (over 2-3 days/flexible)

Please see link below for further details:

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