Social Care - Personal Assistant - REF: JG/LD.1.25

GCIL North Lanarkshire; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking two Personal Assistants to provide essential care for an individual with learning and neurological disabilities. The role involves personal care, administration of medication, and community engagement activities. Ideal candidates will have driving experience and a compassionate approach. Part-time permanent positions are available with hourly pay of £12.60.

Qualifications

• Must be a driver and have access to a vehicle.
• Experience in personal care or related fields is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend to personal care needs including washing and dressing.
• Administer medication and assist with light housework.
• Engage and support John in community activities.

Skills

Driving

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Overview

John, a chatty and cheery 41-year-old male who lives in Cumbernauld, requires two Personal Assistants. John has learning and neurological disabilities; he likes structure and routine in his daily life and enjoys many activities. He loves a chat and a laugh, getting out and about, meeting people, going swimming, cycling, bowling, and visiting museums like the Transport Museum. He enjoys drama, music and being outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Attend to all personal care needs; getting up in the morning, toileting (including bowel movements), washing, shaving, and getting dressed.
• Giving medication, light housework and preparing snacks.
• Being involved in the community and meeting people is important to John, who can struggle with confidence and self-esteem.
• Support John with an uplifting, motivating and understanding approach to his needs.

Requirements / Qualifications

• A driver is essential, and you will be required to use your own vehicle – mileage allowance will be paid.
• Experience is required.

Employment details

• Guaranteed permanent positions of 12, 18 or 24 hours per week.
• Shifts available Monday - Saturday
• Monday - Friday: 10am – 4pm
• Saturday: 12pm– 6pm
• £12.60 per hour
• If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of the GCIL North 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 and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law such as paid holidays and statutory sick pay (where eligible).

For more information please contact:

• GCIL North Lanarkshire
• Tel: [phone]
• E: [e-mail]
• Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
• Work Location: In person