Female Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker Ref: AH/LD/4-25

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

Job summary

A local care provider in Scotland is seeking a Female Personal Care Assistant to support a 55-year-old with a brain injury in Motherwell. The role involves attending to personal care needs, assisting with medication, and promoting independent living through various activities. This position is for a zero hours contract offering around 8-12 hours weekly. Training is provided for those with relevant care experience, making it suitable for candidates keen to work in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant care experience required but training will be provided.
• Essential good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Desire to work within a caring role.

Responsibilities

• Attend personal care needs including showering, toileting, and shaving.
• Assist with medication management.
• Prepare meals and healthy snacks.
• Encourage participation in physical activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive and innovative approach

Job description

Job Overview

Female Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker required to assist a 55-year-old female with an acquired brain injury resulting in a Physical Disability living in Motherwell.

Duties

• Attending to all personal care needs (showering, toileting including bowel movements, shaving)
• Assisting with medication
• Preparing meals and healthy snacks
• Walking and general exercise, assisting with participation in these physical activities
• Moving and assisting - pushing manual wheelchair
• General Housework
• Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living

Interests include reading, cooking, shopping and swimming.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant care experience is required but not essential as training will be provided.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Must take a proactive and innovative approach to support and encourage individual 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.

Hours & Compensation

Recruiting for zero hours contract 8-12 hours per week.

Days and Times: 2 hours per evening Tues/Thurs/Fri and Sun - 7.30PM - 9.30PM

Hourly rate: £12.60 per hour

Contact

GCIL North Lanarkshire
Tel: [phone]
E: [e-mail]