Female Personal Assistant/Support Worker Ref: ES/SF/10-25

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

Job summary

A local support service in Scotland is looking for a reliable Female Personal Assistant to assist an independent-minded mid-60s female. Responsibilities include driving to appointments, assisting with personal care, and supporting daily living activities. Ideal candidates should possess good interpersonal skills, a warm nature, and be comfortable working with pets. The position requires approximately 15 hours per week, at a rate of £18 per hour, with flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must take a proactive approach to support and encourage independence.
• Experience is desirable but training will be provided.
• Comfortable working with pets in the household.

Responsibilities

• Drive to appointments and community activities.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Support with meals and exercise/physiotherapy.

Skills

Confident driver

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Friendly nature

Job description

We are looking for a friendly reliable Female Personal Assistant to support an independent‑minded mid 60‑year‑old female in the Strathaven area.

You would be required to provide one‑to‑one care and assistance within their home, at a day centre and in the community, including attending to personal care and participation in social activities to maintain and increase independence.

Responsibilities

• Driving to appointments, social groups and community activities
• Moving and assisting – pushing manual wheelchair, using Sara Steady, etc.
• Supporting with preparing meals and healthy snacks
• Supporting with exercise and physiotherapy ensuring safety at all times
• At times supporting personal care needs (toileting including bowel movements, etc.)
• Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living

What are we looking for?

• A confident driver is desirable but not essential, with a full clean UK licence as you will be required to drive a mobility vehicle.
• Must take a proactive and innovative approach to support and encourage the service user to be involved in activities suited to their needs.
• Pets in the household – you must be comfortable working with a dog in the home.
• Experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• The most important qualities are a warm and friendly nature and a desire to work within a caring role.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Hours of Work

We expect the hours of work to be approximately 2.5 – 3 hrs a day Monday – Friday, with a degree of flexibility depending on the needs of the service user. Occasional weekends and evenings may be required – to be discussed at interview. Hours: 15 per week.

Hourly Rate

£18.00 per hour

Notes to Candidates

If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of GCIL (South 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 on a PAYE basis and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law, such as paid holidays and statutory sick pay (where eligible).

Please note: This job is advertised by GCIL (South Lanarkshire) on behalf of a Personal Employer, we are not the employer or an employment/recruitment agency. Our role is to assist with the recruitment process and Employer’s responsibilities.

About GCIL (South Lanarkshire)

GCIL (South Lanarkshire) is a Self‑Directed Support service based in South Lanarkshire, providing information and assistance to enable all eligible people to explore the 4 options for independent living outlined in the Self‑Directed Support Act, now in force.

GCIL (South Lanarkshire) is part of Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL), which is an established Disabled People’s Organisation, with many years of experience assisting people to maximise their preferred support needs.

Contact Information

GCIL (South Lanarkshire)
Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB
Tel: [phone]