Casual Care Worker / Personal Assistant

ILA Self Directed Support Forth Valley; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

ILA Self Directed Support Forth Valley in Falkirk is seeking a Casual Care Worker / Personal Assistant to support a 55-year-old woman who uses a motorised wheelchair, assisting with personal care and social activities. Responsibilities include batch cooking, shopping, laundry, diabetes-related portion control, and helping her stay connected with family and the community.

This on-site, part-time role pays £13.45 per hour and requires PVG membership; it is not sponsorship and is subject to

Qualifications

• PVG membership required or willingness to join.
• Female applicants only due to Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9.
• On-site care role with no visa sponsorship offered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with batch cooking (food hygiene training provided).
• Help with shopping, laundry, and bed sheets.
• Assist with portion control for diabetes management.
• Support participation in community activities and outings.
• Help maintain contact with family and carers.
• Support personal care needs as required.
• Carry out other duties related to care work.

Job description

Casual Care Worker / Personal Assistant

Company: ILA Self Directed Support Forth Valley

Salary: from £13.45 an hour

Hours: Part‑time

Location: Falkirk

Working pattern: On‑site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 2 Oct 2026

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Hours: Cover for holidays and sickness up to 18 hours a week (flexibility in days to be worked agreed with employer)

Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour Gross

Description:

A Casual care worker / Personal assistant is required by the employer, a 55‑year‑old woman who uses a motorised wheelchair, to assist with their personal and social care requirements. They are looking for someone who is reliable, flexible and trustworthy. She enjoys Gardening and crafting and is looking for someone to help her to connect with her family and local community.

Tasks will include:

• Assisting the supported person with batch cooking (food hygiene training provided)
• Assisting the supported person to go food shopping
• Assisting the supported person with laundry and changing bed sheets
• Assisting with portion control (weighing food out for the week‑ crucial to managing diabetes)
• Assisting the Supported Person with accessing activities in the community groups, Days out e.g. visiting the garden centre
• Assisting the supported person with establishing and maintaining regular contact with family
• Assisting with any required aspects relating to the supported person's Personal Care requirements
• Any other duties commensurate with the role of Care Worker / Personal Assistant

Applicants must have membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) or be willing to join this scheme.

This job has a genuine occupational requirement as per schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, therefore only applications from females are requested.

This Job is advertised on behalf of an individual person, and they will be the employer.

This is not a skilled worker vacancy and does not offer sponsorship to work in the UK

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