Personal Assistant/Support Worker Ref: EMac/SF/10-25

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

Job summary

A personal care support organization in Scotland is seeking a caring and dependable Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker to help a young man with disabilities in his daily living. Responsibilities include personal care, cooking meals, and assisting with social activities. The role offers flexible hours with a pay rate of £12.60 per hour, with potential for overtime. Applicants should have a full driving license and show compassion and reliability. To apply, please email your CV.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and own vehicle required.
• Experience preferred but not essential.
• Warmth and compassion needed for support.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support at home and in the community.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as shaving or dressing.
• Help Euan prepare and cook healthy meals.
• Support Euan to attend social activities such as cinema trips.
• Assist with practical tasks like shopping and household duties.

Skills

Cooking skills

Good communication

Compassion

Reliability

Job description

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one support at home and in the community.
• Assist with personal care such as shaving or dressing.
• Prepare and cook healthy meals.
• Support Euan to attend social activities like cinema trips, swimming, or meals out.
• Help with practical tasks such as shopping, collecting prescriptions, and light household duties.

Qualifications & Qualities

• Full driving licence and own vehicle (mileage allowance paid).
• Cooking skills required.
• Non‑smoker due to sensory needs.
• Experience preferred but not essential; full guidance will be provided.
• Warmth, compassion, reliability, good communication and an understanding of supporting someone with additional needs.

Hours and Rate of Pay

• Permanent positions available – full time and part time.
• Up to 40 hours per week, split shifts (morning & evening – flexible to be discussed at interview).
• Typical shift pattern:
• Monday: 8 am–1 pm & 5 pm–9 pm
• Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 7:30 am–9 am & 5 pm–9 pm
• Thursday: 8 am–2 pm & 5 pm–9 pm
• Saturday & Sunday: 8 am–1 pm & 5 pm–9 pm
• Hourly rate: £12.60 per hour.
• Potential overtime available.

How to Apply

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

Recruitment Process

If you are selected for the next stage, a member of GCIL (South Lanarkshire) team will be in touch to arrange the next steps.

Employment Details

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).

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.

About 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 four options for independent living outlined in the Self‑Directed Support Act. GCIL (South Lanarkshire) is part of Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL), an established Disabled People’s Organisation with many years of experience assisting people to maximise their preferred support needs.

Contact

GCIL (South Lanarkshire)
Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB
Tel: [phone]