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ILA Self Directed Support Forth Valley; Polmont; On-site; GBP 8,500 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

ILA Self Directed Support Forth Valley is seeking a Care Worker / Personal Assistant to join a small team supporting a 37-year-old wheelchair-using employer in Polmont. The role is part-time, on-site, and requires good communication, reliability and discretion.

Working pattern is 12 hours per week, with 2 hours daily Monday to Friday 8:30am–10:30am, plus every second weekend for 6 hours across Saturday and Sunday. Rate of pay is £16 per hour gross.

Qualifications

• PVG membership is required and must be shared with the employer.
• Female applicants only due to Equality Act.
• Experience in personal care or support work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with showering, dressing, hair care and oral hygiene.
• Support with daily living activities as directed.
• Carry out additional duties related to care and personal assistance.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

2 hours 8:30am- 10:30am Monday to Friday

Additionally every second weekend 6 hours Saturday and Sunday

Rate of Pay: £16 per hour Gross

Description:

Personal Assistant/ Care Worker required to join a team of Personal Assistants supporting the employer. A 37-year-old wheelchair dependant woman with complex care needs with aspects of daily living. Employer is non-verbal but mentally aware/ understanding and needs someone with good communication skills who is reliable and trustworthy.

Tasks will include:

• Hair Drying
• Assisting with tooth care
• Any other duties commensurate with the role of Care Worker / Personal Assistant

Applicants must have membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) and be willing to share this information with the employer

This job has a genuine occupational requirement as per schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, therefore only applications from females are requested.

This is not a skilled worker vacancy and does not offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

This Job is advertised on behalf of an individual person and they will be the employer.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Care Worker/ Personal Assistant

Company: ILA Self Directed Support Forth Valley Salary: from £16 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Polmont Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 2 Oct 2026 Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Summary

Location: Polmont

Hours: 12 Hours per week

Shift Pattern:

2 hours 8:30am- 10:30am Monday to Friday

Additionally every second weekend 6 hours Saturday and Sunday

Rate of Pay: £16 per hour Gross

Description:

Personal Assistant/ Care Worker required to join a team of Personal Assistants supporting the employer. A 37-year-old wheelchair dependant woman with complex care needs with aspects of daily living. Employer is non-verbal but mentally aware/ understanding and needs someone with good communication skills who is reliable and trustworthy.

Tasks will include:

• Assisting Showering
• Hair Drying
• Dressing
• Assisting with tooth care
• Any other duties commensurate with the role of Care Worker / Personal Assistant

Applicants must have membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) and be willing to share this information with the employer

This job has a genuine occupational requirement as per schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, therefore only applications from females are requested.

This is not a skilled worker vacancy and does not offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

This Job is advertised on behalf of an individual person and they will be the employer.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.