Support Worker / Personal Assistant Ref: AMUR/SF/10-25

GCIL South Lanarkshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service is seeking a Support Worker/Personal Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a non-verbal young man in East Kilbride. The role involves assisting with personal care and engaging him in community activities. Essential qualities include a warm nature and good communication skills, with a full driving licence required. This is a permanent part-time role offering a £12.60 hourly rate and involves working 24 hours a week. Training will be provided, making this a fulfilling opportunity for those looking to make a difference.

Qualifications

• A full driving licence is essential for driving a manual mobility vehicle.
• Experience is welcome but not required; training will be provided.
• Epilepsy training is required; support and training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and day-to-day support for Graham.
• Assist Graham in attending social activities and day trips.
• Work across a 24-hour shift pattern to support Graham.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Good communication

Caring nature

Sociability

Job description

Support Worker / Personal Assistant for Graham – East Kilbride

We’re looking for a caring, friendly and reliable person to join a small team supporting Graham, a young man living in the East Kilbride area.

Graham is non‑verbal and requires 1:1 support across a 24‑hour shift pattern. Your role will include helping with personal care, day‑to‑day tasks, and supporting Graham to get out and about pushing manual wheelchair– whether that’s attending social activities or enjoying a day trip. He loves being active and engaged in his community, so no two days are quite the same!

We’re looking for someone who is sociable, easy‑going, and ready to be a positive presence in Graham’s life.

What you need to know:

• A full driving licence is essential – you’ll be driving a manual mobility vehicle.
• Experience is welcome but not essential – full training will be provided.
• Epilepsy training is, but support and training will be given.
• The most important qualities are a warm, friendly nature and a genuine desire to work in a caring role.
• You’ll also need good communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Details:

• Permanent role – 24 hours per week
• Set shift: Friday 10 – Saturday 10am
• Hourly rate: £12.60
• Some flexibility may be required to support the wider team.

If you’re someone who enjoys making a difference and wants to be part of a supportive and meaningful role, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply please e‑mail your CV to: [e-mail]

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)

Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB

Tel: [phone]