care worker/ personal assistant

SDS Forth Valley; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support service in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Worker/Personal Assistant in Strathblane. This role involves providing personal care, assisting with everyday tasks, and ensuring a clean living environment. Suitable candidates should possess a gentle and caring nature, and previous care experience is preferred. The position requires working one weekend shift with an hourly rate of £12.60. Applicants must be willing to join the PVG scheme and apply via email quoting the reference S192.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to follow a rota carefully and work slowly and calmly.
• Must have a gentle and caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic personal care and assistance with everyday tasks.
• Prepare food and perform simple home cooking.
• Assist with general housework.

Skills

Attention to detail

Caring nature

Job description

Care Worker / Personal Assistant

Location: Strathblane ( rural area with limited bus service )

Hours:

• One weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday), 3–7 hours between 10am - 5pm (agreed at hiring)
• Optional: every second Monday afternoon, if desired

Hourly rate: £12.60

Description

• Basic personal care and assisting the person to complete everyday tasks
• Food preparation and simple home cooking
• Assisting the person to complete general housework
• Any other task commensurate with the role of Personal Assistant

Requirements

• Previous care experience desirable but not essential
• Ability to follow a rota carefully, work slowly and calmly
• Attention to detail and a gentle, caring nature

Other

• No smoking during working hours
• PPE provided and used as appropriate
• Driving Licence desirable but not required
• Applicants must have membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) or be willing to join this scheme.

This role has a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010; applications are invited from females only.

For an application form, please email [e-mail], quoting reference S192.