Personal Care Assistant (Any Gender) Ref: DS/SF/2-25

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

Job summary

A personal care service in Scotland is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to provide support to an individual with disabilities. Responsibilities include aiding in personal care tasks, assisting with medication, and encouraging social activities. Ideal candidates will have a warm demeanor, a willingness to learn, and the ability to provide companionship. This part-time role offers guaranteed hours with the possibility of more, providing flexibility in scheduling. Training is also provided.

Benefits

Mileage allowance for vehicle use

Full training provided

Entitled to statutory rights under Employment Law

Qualifications

• A warm and friendly nature is essential.
• Willingness to listen and learn about another person's experiences is key.
• Experience is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care needs including showering and laundry.
• Assist with medication and prepare meals.
• Encourage physical activity and provide mobility support.
• Help with household shopping and companionship.

Skills

Compassionate

Open-minded

Friendly nature

Willingness to listen and learn

Ability to work around pets

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]