Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker Ref: RK/SF/10-25

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

Job summary

A support service provider in Cromer is seeking a Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker to provide essential one-to-one care for individuals with Physical/Learning Disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care tasks, medication management, and meal preparation. Candidates must possess good interpersonal skills, a warm nature, and relevant experience. The position offers a guaranteed permanent role of 17.5 hours per week with a pay rate of £12.60 per hour and involves a flexible weekly schedule. Prior work experience is crucial, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care support is required.
• Must have a proactive and innovative approach to care.
• Driver's license necessary to use personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care needs.
• Support with medication and dietary needs.
• Aid in mobility and household tasks.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Warm and friendly nature

Job description

Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker

Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker required to assist a person with a Physical/Learning Disability living in the Blantyre area.

You would be required to provide one‑to‑one care and assistance within their home including attending to personal care and participation in social activities. Your duties would involve assisting with tasks such as:

• Attending to all personal care needs (showering, toileting including bowel movements, shaving)
• Assisting with medication
• Preparing meals and healthy snacks
• Moving and assisting – pushing manual wheelchair, using manual hoist only if required
• General housekeeping and tidying up after the individual
• Driver essential – you will be required to use your own vehicle; mileage allowance will be paid.

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

Favourite activities are watching Football on TV, going out for Lunch and Bowling.

House can be busy with family coming and going with children and small dogs.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience is required.

The most important qualities are a warm and friendly nature and a desire to work within a caring role.

Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Hours of Work

Recruiting for 1 position – Guaranteed permanent position of 17.5 hours per week.

Days and times

Weekly rota – Example: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday including every 2nd weekend. Some overtime available for weekends. Earliest start would be 9 am to assist with morning routine; a typical shift would end at the latest 3 pm. Days will be discussed at interview.

Hourly rate: £12.60

How to Apply

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

Notes to Candidates

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

Contact Information

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