Female Personal Assistant/Support Worker Ref: KMcG/SF/1-25

GCIL South Lanarkshire; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A private employer in South Lanarkshire seeks a Female Personal Assistant to provide care and support to a male client. This part-time role (8 hours per week) involves personal care tasks, meal preparation, and social support. Applicants must have at least 1 year of experience in personal care or a willingness to learn. A full driving license is beneficial but not essential. This role offers £12.60 per hour with all statutory rights and benefits. Applicants must send their CV and references to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in personal care or willingness to learn.
• Experience supporting adults with physical disabilities is desirable.
• Up-to-date Police Vetting (PVG) reference required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks including bathing, dressing, and medication administration.
• Prepare and cook balanced meals, manage meal preparation schedules.
• Support the client in using local community resources.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Meal preparation

Social support

Good timekeeping

Job description

Job Overview

Female Personal Assistant – Private Employer in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.

Provide personal care and support to a male client in his early fifties, including assistance with daily living activities and mobility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks such as washing, showering, bathing, dressing, and medication administration.
• Prepare and cook balanced meals, manage meal preparation schedules and clean cooking area.
• Support the client in using local community resources (gym, cinema, shopping).
• Plan and accompany the client on social outings and maintain relationships with friends and family.
• Provide transport to general medical appointments and community events (driving licence beneficial).
• Log medication times on medication sheets and ensure safe medication administration.
• Maintain a supportive, friendly, light‑hearted, patient attitude at all times.
• Adhere to flexible working hours, be a good timekeeper, and work extra hours as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in personal care or willingness to learn.
• Female applicant only, as per genuine occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1).
• Non‑smoker.
• Having a valid full driving licence is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience supporting adults with physical disabilities is desirable.
• Up‑to‑date Police Vetting (PVG) reference – PVG application covered by employer if not already available.
• Provide two up‑to‑date reference contacts.

Employment Terms

Part‑time, 8 hours per week, paid £12.60 gross per hour (weekly payment via BACS).

6‑month probationary period.

Employment on a PAYE basis directly by the private employer, with all statutory rights and benefits (paid holidays, statutory sick pay where eligible).

Application

Sound interesting? Send your CV and references to [e-mail].