Female Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker Ref: RW/SF/9-25

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

Job summary

A supportive care organization in the UK is seeking a Female Personal Care Assistant to help individuals with physical and learning disabilities in Larkhall. The role involves providing one-on-one support at home and in the community and requires good interpersonal skills. The position is permanent at 21 hours per week, primarily on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. A driving license to operate a mobility vehicle is essential, and training will be provided for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Must take a proactive and innovative approach to support activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one care and assistance within the home and community.
• Attend to personal care needs and assist with medication.
• Support daily living tasks to promote independence.
• Drive a mobility vehicle as required.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive and innovative approach

Warm and friendly nature

Job description

Overview

Female Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker required to assist a person with a Physical and Learning Disability living in the Larkhall area.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one care and assistance within the home and in the community, including attending to personal care and participation in social activities.
• Attend to personal care needs (shaving).
• Assist with medication.
• Prepare meals and healthy snacks.
• Support walking, gym and participation in physical activities.
• Undertake household shopping and collect prescriptions.
• Support any other daily living tasks to promote independent living.
• Driver essential and you will be required to drive a mobility vehicle.

Qualities and qualifications

• Must take a proactive and innovative approach to support and encourage the individual to be involved in activities suited to their needs.
• Favourite activities include going out for meals, gentle walks, cinema and socialising.
• Interest in Wrestling, Boxing, MMA and Football.
• Experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• 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 and pay

Hours of Work (with a degree of flexibility):

Recruiting for one position. Guaranteed permanent position of 21 hours per week.

Days and times: Wednesday and Friday 11:30am-1:00pm; 3:30pm-9:00pm; Thursday 12:30pm-7:30pm.

Hourly rate: £12.60 per hour.

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 the Employer’s responsibilities.

GCIL (South Lanarkshire) is a Self-Directed Support service based in South Lanarkshire, providing information and assistance to enable 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 preferred support needs.

Contact

For more information please contact:

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