Female Personal Assistant/Support Worker Ref: PS/LD/5-25

GCIL North Lanarkshire; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in England is seeking a Female Personal Assistant to support an individual with a physical disability. The role involves providing one-to-one care in the home and community, including meal preparation, moving assistance, and accompanying to events. Prospective candidates must have a warm demeanor, excellent communication skills, and a full UK automatic driving licence. This is a guaranteed permanent position of 12 hours per week, with an hourly rate of £13.00.

Qualifications

• Must be a driver with Full UK Automatic Driving Licence.
• Relevant care experience is preferred but not essential.
• Training will be provided for the role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals and snacks.
• Moving and assisting with manual and electric wheelchairs.
• Accompanying to social events and appointments.
• General housework.
• Supporting daily living tasks to promote independent living.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Proactive and innovative approach

Reliable

Warm and friendly nature

Job description

Overview

Female Personal Assistant/Support Worker required to assist Tricia who is in her 60’s and has a Physical Disability living in the Wishaw area.

You would be required to provide one-to-one care and assistance within her home, and in the community to participate in social activities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals and snacks
• Moving and assisting - pushing a manual wheelchair & assisting with an electric chair
• Accompanying to social events and appointments
• General Housework
• Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living

Must be reliable and take a proactive and innovative approach to support and encourage individuals to be involved in activities suited to their needs.

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.

Requirements

Driver with Full UK Automatic Driving Licence is essential as you will be required to drive an automatic wheelchair adapted vehicle.

Relevant care experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

Hours and Compensation

Guaranteed permanent position of 12 hours per week.

• Every Monday and Thursday: 11:00am to 5:00pm

Hourly rate: £13.00 per hour