Compassionate Personal Assistant — Social Care (Wishaw)

GCIL North Lanarkshire; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GCIL North Lanarkshire is seeking a Female Personal Assistant to support a woman living in Wishaw. The role includes personal care, mobility assistance, seizure monitoring, PEG feeding, and helping with daily activities.

Hours are up to 30 per week, typically Monday–Friday 9am–3pm with potential occasional evenings. The pay rate is £13.45 per hour. Training is provided; driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is desirable but training is provided.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Patience, reliability and respectful attitude toward the person supported.

Responsibilities

• Providing support with personal care, including showering, toileting, bowel care, and changing pads.
• Supporting with moving and assisting, including pushing a manual wheelchair and using a mobile hoist.
• Monitoring for epileptic seizures and following emergency procedures when required.
• Prompting with medication.
• Supporting with PEG feeding.
• Assisting with outings using the wheelchair and with shopping for clothes and personal items.
• Helping with household shopping and other daily living tasks to promote independence.

Job description

GCIL North Lanarkshire is seeking a Female Personal Assistant to support a woman living in Wishaw. The role includes personal care, mobility assistance, seizure monitoring, PEG feeding, and helping with daily activities.

Hours are up to 30 per week, typically Monday–Friday 9am–3pm with potential occasional evenings. The pay rate is £13.45 per hour. Training is provided; driving licence is preferred but not essential.