Social Care Worker - Personal Assistant JK/RC/2.25

GCIL East Dunbartonshire; Kirkintilloch; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local care support organization in Kirkintilloch is looking for a caring and reliable Social Care Worker to assist a gentleman who is a wheelchair user. The role involves supporting social and leisure activities, such as outings to coffee shops and photography exhibitions. Applicants need to drive and have afternoon or early evening availability. Previous care experience isn't required as training will be provided. A driving license and PVG Scheme membership are essential for the role.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and take required training.
• PVG Scheme membership must be obtained.
• Prior experience in care is not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the gentleman in social and leisure activities.
• Assist with going out for coffee or lunch.
• Help the gentleman engage in photography and attend exhibitions.

Skills

Caring and reliable

Availability in afternoons/evenings

Ability to assist with social activities

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Social Care Worker - Personal Assistant

Caring and reliable personal assistant required to support a gentleman, who is a wheelchair user, living in Kirkintilloch. Your role will be to provide support to participate in social and leisure activities, such as going out for coffee or lunch, supporting the gentleman to pursue his love of photography and to attend exhibitions. The gentleman is mostly independent with personal care, so minimal support is required.

• 8 hours per week (2 shift)
• £14.50 per hour
• Willing to accept applications from someone who has not previously worked in care. Any training required will be provided.
• The employer is looking for people with availability in the afternoons and/or early evening.
• Driver with licence required.
• PVG Scheme membership required by successful applicant.

GCIL East Dunbartonshire are not the employer.

For an application pack contact 0141 776 2219 Quoting Ref: JK/RC/1.25