Support Worker / Personal Assistant Ref: AMUR/SF/9-25

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

Job summary

A local support organization in Scotland is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide 1:1 support for a young man in East Kilbride. This permanent role requires a full driving license, and while experience is welcome, full training will be provided. The successful candidate will assist with personal care, engage in community activities, and ensure a positive environment for the client. The position offers 24 hours per week with a set shift from Friday 10am to Saturday 10am, at an hourly rate of £12.60.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is essential.
• Experience is welcome but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Epilepsy training is desirable, but support and training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support across a 24-hour shift pattern.
• Assist Graham to get out and about in his manual wheelchair.
• Support Graham to stay active and engaged in the community.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Caring nature

Sociable and easy-going

Tools

Manual mobility vehicle

Job description

Overview

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 in his 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support across a 24-hour shift pattern, including help with personal care and daily tasks.
• Assist Graham to get out and about in his manual wheelchair, attending social activities or day trips.
• Support Graham to stay active and engaged in the community.
• Be a warm, friendly, and positive presence in Graham’s life.

Requirements

• 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 desirable, but support and training will be given.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; a warm, friendly nature and genuine desire to work in a caring role.

Job Details

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

Application and Next Steps

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 the GCIL (South Lanarkshire) Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps.

Employment Notes

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 (e.g., 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.

About GCIL

GCIL (South Lanarkshire) is a Self-Directed Support service based in South Lanarkshire, providing information and assistance to help eligible people explore the four options for independent living outlined in the Self-Directed Support Act. GCIL (South Lanarkshire) is part of Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL).

For more information please contact:

GCIL (South Lanarkshire)
Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB
Tel: [phone]