Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker Ref: RK/SF/9-25

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

Job summary

A local care provider in Cromer is seeking a Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker to provide one-to-one care for individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include personal care, assisting with medication, and preparing meals. Candidates should possess good interpersonal skills and a warm nature, with relevant experience in care. This is a permanent position offering 17.5 hours per week at a rate of £12.60 per hour, working Monday to Friday including weekends. Flexible scheduling will be discussed during the interview.

Benefits

Mileage allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring role is essential.
• Warm and friendly nature is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one care in the individual's home.
• Attend to personal care needs, including showering and toileting.
• Assist with medication and prepare meals.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

The role involves providing one-to-one care and assistance within the individual's home, including personal care and participation in social activities.

• 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 a manual hoist only if required
• General housekeeping and tidying up after the individual
• Driving required – use of own vehicle with mileage allowance paid

Qualifications

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

• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Hours & Pay

Guaranteed permanent position of 17.5 hours per week.

• Hourly rate: £12.60
• Days and times: Weekly rota – Monday to Friday including every 2nd weekend, earliest start 9am, typical shift ends at the latest 3pm. Days will be discussed at interview.

How to Apply

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