Team of 2 Female Personal Care Assistants/Support Workers Ref: MMS/SF/9-25

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

Job summary

A local care service in Scotland is seeking two dedicated Personal Care Assistants/Support Workers. This role involves assisting an elderly couple with daily living tasks and personal care, ensuring their comfort and engagement in various activities. Candidates should have a caring nature with strong interpersonal skills. The position offers guaranteed hours and a competitive hourly rate of £13.00. Interested applicants can apply via CV submission.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Statutory sick pay

Direct employment

Qualifications

• Warm and friendly disposition is essential.
• Desirable experience in a caring role; training will be provided.
• Interpersonal and communication skills are critical.

Responsibilities

• Assist elderly couple with personal care needs.
• Help with medication and meal preparation.
• Support daily living activities and social engagement.

Skills

Caring nature

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Summary

Team of 2 Female Personal Care Assistants/Support Workers required (non‑smoking) to assist an elderly couple, Mrs and Mr Gallagher for 35 hours per week. Working pattern three days one week and four days the next, with alternate weekends off – 10 hours per day: 8am to 1pm and 5pm to 10pm.

The Gallagher’s both have mobility difficulties, and one has dementia but both living in their own home, in the Rutherglen area.

Responsibilities

Provide care and assistance within their home including attending to personal care and participation in social activities. Duties involve:

• Attending to all personal care needs (showering, toileting including bowel movements, shaving)
• Assisting with medication
• Preparing healthy meals and snacks
• Daily walk
• Household shopping and collecting prescriptions
• Light housework and laundry
• Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living

Must take a caring, proactive and innovative approach to support and encourage both to be involved in activities suited to their needs. Favourite activities are watching TV, playing simple games, completing simple jigsaws and word searches, visiting coffee shops, shopping and socialising.

Qualifications

Experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. The most important qualities are a warm and friendly nature and a desire to work within a caring role. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Hours & Compensation

Guaranteed permanent positions working within the hours of 8am to 10pm as described above. Hourly rate: £13.00 per hour.

How to Apply

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

Additional Information

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 on behalf of a Personal Employer; we are not the employer or an agency. Our role is to assist with the recruitment process and Employer’s responsibilities.