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GCIL South Lanarkshire; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

GCIL South Lanarkshire is seeking a Personal Assistant / Support Worker in East Kilbride. The role involves personal care, medical support, and assisting with daily activities in a wheelchair-accessible home. You’ll join a team with shared hours and occasional leave cover.

The right candidate is local to East Kilbride, has 3+ years UK experience in similar roles, holds a UK driving licence, and is comfortable using a hoist. PVG scheme membership or willingness to join is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years UK experience as a Personal Assistant or hospital support worker or home carer.
• You live locally in East Kilbride.
• Full UK driving licence (held for at least 3 years) and comfortable driving a large automatic estate car.
• Willing to use a hoist for safe transfers (training provided).
• PVG scheme member or willing to join.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care and medical needs.
• Use a hoist for transfers safely.
• Help get out and about and participate in activities.
• Flexible 24 hours over 3 days per week, Monday to Sunday.

Skills

3+ years UK experience as a Personal

Job description

Personal Assistant/Support Worker Ref: JDY/SF/8-25 (GCIL South Lanarkshire)

Hi, I’m John – and I’m looking for a Personal Assistant / Support Worker

I live independently in East Kilbride in a wheelchair-accessible ground floor home. I’m looking for someone friendly, reliable, and experienced to support me with my daily care, medical needs, social activities and with domestic duties. You’ll be part of a job share, sharing hours and occasionally covering each other’s leave.

About me:

I’m an adult male with a physical disability. I enjoy spending time at home, getting out and about, and having support that lets me live life as independently as possible. I value Personal Assistants who are honest, flexible, and diligent.

About you:

• Female and Male applicants welcome
• You have 3+ years UK experience as a Personal Assistant or hospital support worker or home carer
• You live locally in East Kilbride
• You have a full UK driving licence (held for at least 3 years) and are comfortable driving a large automatic estate car (must be 30+)
• You are happy to use a hoist for safe transfers (training will be provided)
• You are flexible and willing to provide occasional cover for team members’ sick leave or holidays
• You are a current PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme member, or willing to join the scheme

The role:

• Supporting me with personal care and medical needs
• Using a hoist for transfers safely
• Helping me get out and about and participate in activities
• Monday to Sunday – 24 hours normally 3 days over 7 (Flexible and to be discussed with employer at interview)
• Monday to Friday: £16.00 per hour
• Flexibility is important

This is a permanent role with a private employer, and sponsorship is not available.

If you’re experienced, friendly, and enjoy making a real difference in someone’s life, I’d love to hear from you and meet you in person. Come join me as part of my team.

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.

For more information please contact:

GCIL (South Lanarkshire)