Male only Personal Care Assistants / Support Workers Ref: SAL/LD/10-25

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

Job summary

A local support service in Rottingdean seeks Personal Care Assistants to provide individualized care for a young adult with Autism. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and supporting participation in activities like cycling and football. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and a warm nature, and a valid driver's license with a vehicle is essential. The position offers an hourly rate of £15.00 with potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support roles is preferred.
• Must have own vehicle for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one care within the family home and community.
• Assist with all personal care needs.
• Prepare meals and provide assistance with eating.
• Support traveling to and from college.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Warm and friendly nature

Job description

Position Overview

Male only Personal Care Assistants / Support Workers required to assist a young adult male with Autism, Epilepsy and Severe Communication Disorder living in the Ferniegair - Hamilton area.

Responsibilities

• Provide one to one care and assistance within the family home and in the community including attending to personal care and participation in social activities.
• Attending to all personal care needs (showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth).
• Preparing meals and healthy snacks (assistance with eating).
• Assistance with traveling to and from college.
• Walking, cycling, football and assisting with participation in these physical activities.
• Moving and assisting - pushing manual wheelchair.
• Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living.

Qualities and Skills

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

Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

The most important qualities are a warm and friendly nature and a desire to work within a caring role.

Driver Requirement

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

Hours and Pay

Recruiting for one position for a casual worker which may lead to permanent.

Wednesday and Friday: 10AM – 3PM.

Overtime will be available – to be discussed at interview.

Hourly rate: £15.00.

How to Apply

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

Recruitment Process

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).

GCIL (South Lanarkshire)

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]