Female Personal Assistant/Support Worker Ref: EG/LD/3-25

GCIL North Lanarkshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in Moodiesburn seeks a Female Personal Care Assistant to provide one-to-one support in a friendly and active environment. You will assist with personal care, medication, and participating in leisure activities, ensuring the client's safety and independence. Ideal candidates should have care sector experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive nature. This part-time role offers approximately 20 – 25 hours per week at an hourly rate of £13.00.

Benefits

Statutory rights and paid holidays

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with autism and physical disabilities.
• Friendly and reliable personality.
• Proactive and innovative in supporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care needs.
• Supporting with medication when required.
• Ensuring safety and promoting independence.
• Encouraging participation in activities.

Skills

Experience in the care sector

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Overview

A kind and energetic individual in her 20s is looking for a Female Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker to join her team.

She lives in the Moodiesburn area and enjoys being active and involved in the community. She’s looking for someone reliable and friendly to support her with personal care, attending day centre activities, and enjoying days out—whether that’s a walk in the park, a dance class, or trying out new places.

This role involves one-to-one support within her home and in the community. Your support will be key in helping her participate in the things she enjoys, while also ensuring her safety and promoting her independence.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all personal care needs, including showering, dressing, and prompting or assisting with toileting
• Supporting with medication, when required
• Ensuring she is never left alone, indoors or outdoors
• Helping with money handling in restaurants/fast food places, promoting healthy choices
• Taking part in and encouraging participation in activities like the gym, Zumba, dance, swimming, and other leisure or educational events
• Supporting with general mobility, including walking, exercising, road safety and maintaining balance where needed
• Assisting with tidying up after meals or snacks, including in the car
• Encouraging outings to explore new things and places
• Supporting with daily living tasks to promote independence

About You

You’ll need to have experience in the care sector, including supporting adults with autism and physical disabilities, and providing personal care.

You must be friendly, reliable, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. A proactive, innovative approach is important to help identify and support fun, suitable activities.

Essential Requirements

• Female applicant (Occupational Requirement)
• PVG check
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Access to own transport to get to place of work

Use of assigned mobility vehicle for all shift travel (fully insured and fueled)

Hours

Permanent part-time: 20 – 25 hours per week.

Typical hours: Days and times to be discussed at interview. Support required is mainly in the afternoon and evenings with rota given in advice. Occasional weekends or evenings may be required – discussed at interview.

Pay

Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour.

Recruitment Process

If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of the GCIL North Lanarkshire Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps.

If you are successfully hired; you will be employed directly by a Private Employer and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law such as paid holidays and statutory sick pay (where eligible).

Contact

For more information please contact:

GCIL North Lanarkshire

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