Female Support Worker for Social Care LK.LD.1.25

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

Job summary

A local care support service in Motherwell is seeking a Female Personal Care Assistant to assist a young woman with disabilities. Responsibilities include personal care, medication assistance, and engaging in social activities. A warm and friendly nature is essential. The role guarantees 30 hours monthly, including night shifts and weekend work. Salary is £12.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must take a proactive and innovative approach to support the individual.
• Driver with a Full UK Manual Driving Licence required.
• Relevant experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend to all personal care needs including showering and toileting.
• Assist with medication and prepare meals.
• Encourage participation in social activities.

Skills

Warm and friendly nature

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Innovative thinking

Job description

Overview

Female Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker required to assist a young woman with Cerebral Palsy, Learning Disabilities and Startle Seizures, living in the Motherwell area.

You would provide one-to-one care and assistance within the home and in the community, including personal care and participation in social activities.

Responsibilities

• Attending to all personal care needs (showering, toileting including bowel movements)
• Assisting with medication
• Preparing meals and healthy snacks
• Assisting with participation in activities such as pottery, Zumba, gym, bowling, cinema and getting hair & nails done
• Moving and assisting – transferring from power wheelchair to toilet/shower chair and bed
• Shopping and collecting prescriptions
• Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living

Qualities and Requirements

• Must take a proactive and innovative approach to support and encourage the 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
• Driver with a Full UK Manual Driving Licence is essential as you will be required to drive a manual mobility vehicle
• Relevant experience desirable but not essential as training will be provided
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential

Schedule and Terms

• Recruiting for 1 position
• Guaranteed permanent 30 hours each month
• 1 sleepover per month (24 hour shift, sleeping night shift)
• 1 afternoon/evening weekend shift per month (approximately 6 hours per shift)
• Friday 12pm to Saturday 12pm OR Saturday 12pm to Sunday 12pm
• Some evenings may be required – employer is flexible, to be discussed at interview
• Salary: £12.60 per hour