Male or Female Personal Care Assistant Ref: EMac/SF/8-25

GCIL South Lanarkshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in South Lanarkshire is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to provide one-on-one support for Euan, a young man with disabilities. The role involves assisting with personal care, cooking, and attending social activities. Flexibility in hours and a caring attitude are essential. Applicants must have a full driving license and cooking skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.60.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and use of own vehicle required.
• Experience preferred but not essential.
• Non-smoker due to sensory needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support at home and in the community.
• Assist with personal care, cooking, and household tasks.
• Support Euan in social activities like going to the cinema.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Good communication skills

Cooking skills

Job description

Overview

Euan is a kind and gentle young man with physical and learning disabilities who enjoys getting out and about in his community and living as independently as possible. He’s looking for a caring and dependable Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker to help him with day-to-day living and to support him in enjoying his hobbies and social activities.

As Euan’s Personal Assistant, you’ll provide one-to-one support both at home and when out in the community. A typical day might involve helping with personal care such as shaving or dressing, preparing and cooking healthy meals, or supporting Euan to attend social activities like cinema trips, swimming, or going out for a meal. You’ll also help with practical tasks such as shopping, collecting prescriptions, and light household duties.

Euan benefits from structure and consistency, so a calm, patient approach is essential. He can be shy and quiet at first, but once he gets to know you, he’s engaging, friendly, and enjoys good company.

You’ll need to have a full driving licence and use your own vehicle (a mileage allowance will be paid). Cooking skills are required, and you must be a non-smoker due to sensory needs.

Experience is preferred but not essential, as full guidance and support will be provided. The most important qualities are warmth, compassion, and reliability, along with good communication skills and an understanding of supporting someone with additional needs to live independently.

If you’re a caring, positive person who enjoys helping others reach their potential and live life to the fullest, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours and Pay

• Permanent positions available – both full time and part time
• Up to 40 hours per week
• Split shifts across morning and evening periods (flexible – to be discussed at interview)

• Typical shift pattern:
• Monday: 8am–1pm & 5pm–9pm
• Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 7:30am–9am & 5pm–9pm
• Thursday: 8am–2pm & 5pm–9pm
• Saturday & Sunday: 8am–1pm & 5pm–9pm

• Hourly rate: £12.60 per hour
• Potential overtime available

To apply please e-mail [e-mail]

Additional information

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]