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GCIL South Lanarkshire; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 8,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage expenses

Job summary

GCIL South Lanarkshire is advertising a Personal Assistant position in Cambuslang to support a female client with daily routines and community activities. The role is part-time (14 hours per week) and may consider a job share.

You will assist with personal care, accompany to activities, and help with shopping and appointments while promoting independence and confidence. Mileage expenses are covered by the employer.

Qualifications

• Female applicants only (in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010).
• Full driving licence and access to a car (mileage expenses covered by employer).
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with personal care, including showering, washing, and dressing.
• Support access to the local community and participation in activities of interest.
• Assist with shopping, appointments, and social outings (cinema, coffee trips, lunches, etc).
• Encourage and support daily stretching and activities that promote physical wellbeing.
• Support exploration of volunteering opportunities and structured daytime activities.
• Drive to local destinations such as parks, beaches, coastal areas, and community venues.
• Be understanding, responsive, and flexible when plans change.

Skills

Kind and compassionate

Dependable

Adaptable

Patient

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Personal Assistant - Female Only - Social Care - IT/FP-26 (GCIL South Lanarkshire)

Please note this organisation is not the employer - they are advertising the role on behalf of a private individual who will be the legal employer.

Location: Cambuslang

Type: Part-time, permanent – 14 hours per week (Job share would be considered)

I am seeking a caring, reliable, and adaptable Personal Assistant to support me to live life in a way that suits me best. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is respectful, person-centred, and enjoys helping others feel confident, comfortable, and connected within their community.

About the Role

You will be supporting a friendly, determined, and inquisitive young woman with a wide range of interests, including learning languages, gaming, music, television, reading, and spending time out and about.

This role involves both practical and social support, helping me with daily routines while also enabling me to stay active, build confidence, and enjoy a meaningful balance between home life and community activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support with personal care, including showering, washing, and dressing
• Support access to the local community and participation in activities of interest
• Assist with shopping, appointments, and social outings (cinema, coffee trips, lunches, etc)
• Encourage and support daily stretching and activities that promote physical wellbeing
• Support exploration of volunteering opportunities and structured daytime activities
• Drive to local destinations such as parks, beaches, coastal areas, and community venues
• Be understanding, responsive, and flexible when plans change

About You

• Kind, dependable, and adaptable to changing needs
• Calm, respectful, and patient in your approach
• Genuinely motivated to support someone to achieve what matters to them
• Previous care or support experience is desirable but not essential
• Female applicants only (in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010)
• Full driving licence and access to a car (mileage expenses covered by employer)
• Willingness to undertake relevant training, including diabetes training
• This role would suit someone who is kind, understanding, and able to build a positive, trusting relationship while supporting my independence.

NOTES TO CANDIDATES

If selected for the next stage of the recruitment process, you will be contacted directly 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.

For more information please contact:

GCIL South Lanarkshire