Female Social Care Worker JMC.LD.3.25

Take Control North Lanarkshire; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care service provider in Bellshill is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to provide personal care and companionship for a wheelchair user. Responsibilities include assisting with general care, meal preparation, and light housework. Flexible evening hours are available, with a pay rate of £13.00 per hour. Training is provided, making this role suitable for those without direct experience.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Relevant care experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care support and helping with hair and make-up.
• Preparing meals and healthy snacks.
• Having a chat and a laugh; providing companionship.
• General housework.
• Moving and assisting by pushing a manual wheelchair.
• Going out with her to have nails done.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

A female Personal Care Assistant with a good sense of humour and a kind, caring approach is required to assist a young woman who is a wheelchair user in the Bellshill area. The role involves morning and evening personal care support, companionship in the home, and occasional outings.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care support and helping with hair and make-up.
• Preparing meals and healthy snacks.
• Having a chat and a laugh; providing companionship.
• General housework.
• Moving and assisting by pushing a manual wheelchair.
• Going out with her to have nails done.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• A driver with a full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential. You may be required to use your own vehicle – mileage allowance will be paid. The young lady also has a mobility car, which you may drive.
• Relevant care experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

Hours and Contract

Hours of Work: a zero-hour, part-time position with up to 10 hours per week available to cover staff absence from the existing team of Personal Assistants. Additional hours may be available.

Days and times: Evening support, Monday to Friday at 5:00pm – 7:00pm or 6:00pm – 8:00pm (evenings can be flexible).

Additional hours may be available for sickness or holiday cover.

Rate

£13.00 per hour.