Male only Personal Care Assistants / Support Workers Ref: SAL/LD/8-25

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

Job summary

A local support service in the UK is seeking a Male Personal Care Assistant to provide one-on-one care to a young adult male with Autism. The role involves assisting with personal care needs and promoting independence through activities. Requires a driver and offers £15.00 per hour with potential for overtime. Flexible hours: Wednesday and Friday, 10 AM – 3 PM. Apply via email.

Qualifications

• Male only due to client preference.
• Driver's license required to use own vehicle.
• Experience desirable but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Attend to personal care needs (showering, toileting).
• Prepare meals and assist with eating.
• Support client in activities like swimming and horse riding.
• Assist with mobility using a manual wheelchair.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Job description

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.

You would be required to 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. Your duties would involve assisting with tasks such as:

Responsibilities

• 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

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

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

Favourite activities are drawing and colouring pictures, watching Disney clips on YouTube, swimming, listening to music, horse riding, sensory experiences.

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 Conditions

Hours of Work (with a degree of flexibility)

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

Days and times:

• Wednesday and Friday: 10AM – 3PM

Overtime will be available – to be discussed at interview

Hourly rate: £15.00

Application

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

Notes

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 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, 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]