Male OR Female Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker Ref: VW/SF/10-25

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

Job summary

A local care support service in Lanark is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to assist individuals with physical disabilities and autism. The role includes attending to personal care, medication assistance, and meal preparation, requiring excellent interpersonal skills and a caring disposition. This is a permanent part-time position guaranteeing 16 hours weekly, typically during weekdays. The hourly rate is £12.60. Interested applicants should send their CV to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Experience is desirable but not essential.
• Support and training will be provided.
• Desire to work within a caring role.

Responsibilities

• Attend to personal care needs.
• Assist with medication.
• Prepare meals and healthy snacks.
• Drive a mobility vehicle as required.
• Move and assist with powered wheelchair.
• Complete daily living tasks to promote independence.

Skills

Respectful and friendly nature

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Male OR Female Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker required to assist a person with physical disabilities and Autism living in the Lanark area.

Responsibilities

• Attend to personal care needs (showering, toileting and skin care)


• Assist with medication


• Prepare meals and healthy snacks


• Move and assist – occasional manoeuvering of a powered wheelchair, using a tracking hoist


• Household shopping and collect prescriptions


• Complete any other daily living tasks to promote independent living


• Drive a mobility vehicle (driver essential)

Qualifications

Support, training will be provided. Experience is desirable but not essential. The most important qualities are a respectful and friendly nature and a desire to work within a caring role. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Hours and Pay

Guaranteed permanent position of 16 hours per week after initial probationary period is completed. Days and times: set shifts at set times OR weekly rota. Typically – Weekdays: 9am – 4pm. Occasional weekends and evenings may be required – to be discussed at interview.

Hourly rate: £12.60 per hour.

How to Apply

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

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).