Personal Care Assistant /Support Worker Ref: JMIT/LD/8-25

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

Job summary

A local caregiving organization is looking for a Personal Care Assistant to support two young individuals with disabilities in Stonehouse, UK. The role includes assisting with daily living tasks, engaging in activities, and providing one-on-one care. Candidates should have good communication skills and a warm approach to caregiving. The position offers 10 hours a week at £12.60 per hour, with flexible hours typically on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring roles is preferred but not required.
• Training for epilepsy management will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with emergency medication.
• Support with daily living tasks.
• Drive and use your own vehicle as required.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Warm and friendly nature

Epilepsy experience

Job description

Overview

Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker required to assist a young man with a Physical Disability, Learning Disability and Epilepsy and a young woman with Autism, both living in the family home in Stonehouse. You would provide one-to-one care, supporting each person (brother and sister) individually at separate times (5 hours per week each) to provide assistance in the community including participation in social activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with emergency medication
• Assist and participate in chosen activities
• Moving and assisting – pushing manual wheelchair (only required for long distance walks)
• Support with daily living tasks to promote independent living
• Drive as required and use your own vehicle – mileage allowance will be paid

Must take a proactive and innovative approach to support and encourage the individuals to be involved in activities suited to their needs.

Preferred activities

Favourite activities are 10 pin bowling, music, playing games consoles, going out for lunch (e.g., McDonald’s) and garden centres.

Experience and Skills

• Epilepsy experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided
• Warm and friendly nature and desire to work within a caring role
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential

Hours and Employment

Hours of Work (with a degree of flexibility)

• Recruiting for one position
• Guaranteed permanent position of 10 hours per week
• Days and times: Typically – (to be discussed at interview)
  • Wednesday: 10:00–15:00
  • Friday: 18:30–21:30
  • Occasional weekends and evenings may be required – to be discussed at interview

Pay

Hourly rate: £12.60 per hour

How to apply

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

Notes to candidates

• If 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 hired, you will be employed directly by a Private Employer on a PAYE basis and entitled to statutory rights (e.g., paid holidays and statutory sick pay where eligible).
• 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 eligible people to explore the 4 options for independent living outlined in the Self-Directed Support Act.
• GCIL (South Lanarkshire) is part of Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL), a Disabled People’s Organisation.

Contact

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