Personal Care Assistant (Any Gender) Ref: DS/SF/1-25

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

Job summary

A personal care service provider in Scotland is seeking a reliable Personal Care Assistant to support a client with physical and cognitive needs. This role includes assisting with daily living tasks, providing companionship, and promoting independence. A full driving license is required, and while experience is desirable, it is not essential as full training will be provided. Flexibility in working hours is also available, with a guaranteed minimum of 10 hours per week, potentially increasing to 23 hours based on availability.

Benefits

Mileage allowance provided

Training provided

Qualifications

• Full driving license is essential; must use own vehicle.
• Experience is desirable but not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care needs like showering and laundry.
• Assist with medication and meal preparation.
• Provide mobility and companionship support.

Skills

Warm and friendly nature

Willingness to listen and learn

Desire to work in a caring role

Job description

Personal Care Assistant (Any Gender) – Supporting Drew in Lesmahagow

£12.60 per hour | Permanent | 10–23 hours per week

Drew is looking for a reliable, friendly, and supportive Personal Care Assistant to provide one-to-one assistance at home and in the community. Drew lives with a physical disability as well as learning, developmental, and cognitive needs, and is seeking someone who can offer practical support, patience, and genuine care. This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, open‑minded, and eager to help promote greater independence.

About the Role

Daily duties may include:

• Supporting/prompting personal care needs such as showering, shaving, laundry, and tidying
• Assisting with medication
• Preparing meals and healthy snacks
• Supporting participation in physical activities (e.g., walks, wheelchair outings), gradually working toward more ambitious goals
• Providing mobility support, including pushing a manual wheelchair when needed and encouraging rest when required
• Household shopping and collecting prescriptions
• Any other daily living tasks that promote independence
• Providing companionship and supporting social activities

A full driving licence is essential; the successful candidate will be required to use their own vehicle (mileage allowance provided).

About Drew

Drew enjoys Dungeons & Dragons, science and nature, socialising when able, reading, travel, and learning about people and the world. There are dogs in the home, so you must be comfortable working around pets. Drew is partially mobile—sometimes walking is possible, sometimes mobility assistance is needed. This fluctuating mobility is genuine and should always be respected.

Applicants must be accepting of varying gender presentation and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Experience & Training

Experience is desirable but not essential—full training will be provided.

The most important qualities are:

• A warm and friendly nature
• Willingness to listen and learn about another person’s experiences
• A genuine desire to work in a caring, supportive role

Health & Safety

Because this role involves close contact with a vulnerable individual, preference may be given to applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid‑19. Applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for reasonable grounds will also be considered with care.

Hours of Work

10 guaranteed hours per week, with the possibility of increasing to up to 23 hours depending on availability. One or two positions may be filled.

Typical hours:

• Three to four weekdays between 12pm and 6pm (consistent schedule based on availability)
• Remaining hours may be grouped together for day trips
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required (discussed at interview)

Some flexibility is available in relation to shift patterns.

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

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 the employer’s responsibilities.

Contact

GCIL (South Lanarkshire)

Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]