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GCIL North Lanarkshire; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

GCIL North Lanarkshire is seeking a Female Personal Assistant to support a 66-year-old lady living in the Uddingston area who has MS and recently experienced a stroke. The role is focused on one-to-one assistance at home and in the community, to help maintain independence, comfort and enjoyment.

You will assist with personal care, meals, medications and outings to activities such as shopping, cinema or theatre, while creating a relaxed, positive home environment.

Qualifications

• Full UK automatic driving licence
• Confidence driving an automatic mobility vehicle
• Good communication skills and a warm, reliable approach

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, one-to-one support within the home and out in the community.
• Assist with personal care, getting up and out of bed, showering, dressing and catheter care.
• Support with medication and preparation of nutritious meals and snacks.
• Enable participation in social and leisure activities and accompany outings to shops, cinemas or theatres.

Job description

Female Personal Assistant - Social Care EM/LD/3-26 (GCIL North Lanarkshire)

A friendly and warm-hearted 66-year-old lady living in the Uddingston area is looking for a Female Personal Assistant to provide one-to-one support at home and out in the community. She lives with MS and has recently experienced a stroke and is seeking someone who can support her to continue living as independently, comfortably and enjoyably as possible.

This role would suit someone with a good sense of humour, a caring and patient nature, and a proactive approach to support. You will play an important role in helping her feel confident, valued and involved in daily life.

A typical day may include supporting with personal care, preparing meals, assisting with medication, and heading out for trips such as shopping, meals out, or visits to the cinema or theatre. At home, you’ll help with day-to-day tasks and create a relaxed and positive environment. She enjoys listening to music, singing, themed movie days and special outings, and would welcome someone who can encourage and share these interests.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide person-centred, one-to-one support both within the home and out in the community. Your support will include assisting with all aspects of personal care, such as getting up and out of bed, showering, dressing, catheter care and helping her settle comfortably at night. You will also support with medication and prepare nutritious meals and healthy snacks, offering assistance with eating when required.

You will help her to access the community safely and confidently, accompanying her on outings such as shopping trips, meals out, and visits to the cinema or theatre, and supporting her to take part in social and leisure activities she enjoys. Mobility support will be part of your role, including the safe use of a tracking hoist.

In addition, you will assist with everyday household tasks, including shopping, collecting prescriptions, light housework and escorting her to hospital appointments. You will be encouraged to take a proactive and creative approach, helping to plan enjoyable activities and supporting daily routines that promote independence, dignity and a good quality of life.

You must be comfortable working around birds, as there is an outdoor aviary at the property.

• Full UK automatic driving licence
• Confidence driving an automatic mobility vehicle
• Good communication skills and a warm, reliable approach
• Training will be provided.

Working hours are flexible and can be discussed at the interview stage.

Pay

If you are a compassionate, dependable person who would enjoy making a meaningful difference in someone’s daily life, we would love to hear from you.

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 (North 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 (North Lanarkshire) is a Self-Directed Support service based in North 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 (North 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.