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

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

Job summary

A local care provider in Scotland seeks a Female Personal Care Assistant to support a 12-year-old girl with Autism and Learning Disabilities in Cambuslang. The role involves providing personalized, one-on-one care, assisting with social and physical activities, and engaging in supportive interactions. Candidates must have a warm personality, good communication skills, and experience in similar roles. The position offers 3 hours of guaranteed work per week at a competitive hourly rate of £12.60.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care or support work is essential.
• Must be a driver and have access to a vehicle.
• Ability to engage a child with Autism in activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one care and assistance in home and community.
• Assist with physical activities such as walking, cycling, and swimming.
• Encourage and support the individual in social activities.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Friendly nature

Proactive support approach

Communication skills

Job description

Female Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker (Cambuslang)

We are looking for a Female Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker to assist a 12‑year‑old girl with Autism and Learning Disabilities living in the Cambuslang area.

You would be required to provide one‑to‑one care and assistance within their home and in the community and participation in social activities. Your duties would involve assisting with tasks such as:

• Walking and playing in the park or cycling and assisting with participation in these physical activities.

Driver essential and you will be required to use your own vehicle – mileage allowance will be paid.

The role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable in the community.

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

Favourite activities are swimming, cycling, music, sensory experiences and socialising.

Experience is essential.

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 (with a degree of flexibility)

• Guaranteed permanent position of 3 hours per week.
• Typically – Thursday 5pm – 8pm.
• Occasional weekends and evenings may be required – to be discussed at interview.

Hourly rate: £12.60.

How to Apply

To apply please e‑mail your CV to [e-mail].

--- 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.

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.

For more information please contact:

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