Female Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker Ref: HM/SF/8-25

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

Job summary

A local support organization in Scotland is seeking a Female Personal Care Assistant to assist a 12-year-old girl with Autism. The role involves providing one-to-one care and engaging her in activities within the home and community. The position offers flexible hours, typically 3 hours per week at £12.60 per hour, and requires a driver with their own vehicle. Interested candidates can apply via email.

Qualifications

• Experience is essential.
• Warm and friendly nature with a desire to work within a caring role.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one care and assistance within the home and in the community.
• Assist with tasks such as walking and playing in the park.
• Use your own vehicle to meet role requirements.

Skills

Experience in similar roles

Warm and friendly nature

Good interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Female Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker required to assist a 12-year-old girl with Autism and Learning Disabilities living in the Cambuslang area.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one care and assistance within the home and in the community, including participation in social activities.
• Assist with tasks such as walking and playing in the park, cycling, and supporting participation in these physical activities.
• Use your own vehicle to meet role requirements; a mileage allowance will be paid (driver essential).
• Support the individual with a proactive and innovative approach to involvement in activities suited to their needs.
• Engage in activities such as swimming, cycling, music, sensory experiences, and socialising.

Experience and Qualities

• Experience is essential.
• Warm and friendly nature with a desire to work within a caring role.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Hours and Employment Details

• Hours of Work (with a degree of flexibility).
• Recruiting for 1 position; guaranteed permanent position of 3 hours per week.
• Days and times: Typically Thursday 5pm – 8pm.
• Hourly rate: £12.60.
• Occasional weekends and evenings may be required – to be discussed at interview.

How to Apply

To apply please email 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 contact you to arrange 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.

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

Contact

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