Personal Assistant for Social Care REF:BK/LD

Job description

About

Are you a friendly, reliable person who enjoys supporting others to live independently and achieve their goals?

I am a 63-year-young woman living in Gartcosh who is looking for a Personal Assistant to become part of my support team. I enjoy a wide range of hobbies and interests, including archery, photography, gardening, reading and playing computer games. I grow my own fruit and vegetables and am currently looking at studying photography at college in the future.

I am seeking someone with a good sense of humour, a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills who can support me to maintain my independence both at home and in my local community.

As my Personal Assistant, you will provide individualised support that enables me to live life my way, pursue my interests and remain active in the activities that are important to me.

The role includes supporting me with:

• Personal care and dressing

• Monitoring skin condition and applying creams when required

• Preparing lunches, evening meals and healthy snacks

• Using my ceiling hoist safely

• Supporting me with mobility, including pushing my manual wheelchair

• Household tasks such as tidying, loading the dishwasher, brushing floors, ironing and changing bedding

• Supporting me to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including gentle exercise and participation in archery

• Attending appointments and social activities in the community

• Day-to-day tasks that promote independence, choice and control

I am looking for someone who is proactive, encouraging and able to provide support in a way that respects my preferences, promotes independence and helps me achieve my personal goals.

Essential requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence

• Confident driving a manual mobility vehicle

• Previous care or support experience

• A person-centred approach and a genuine desire to support others

Training can be provided for the right candidate.

Hours of work

1 permanent position available

11 guaranteed hours per week

Working pattern:

• Monday: 9.30am to 3.00pm

• Tuesday: 10.00am to 3.30pm (or 10.30am to 4.00pm)

Rate of pay

• £14.50 per hour

• Increasing to £15.50 per hour after successful completion of six months' employment

About the role

This is an opportunity to build a rewarding working relationship and make a meaningful difference by supporting someone to live independently, pursue their interests and maintain an active and fulfilling life.

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NOTES TO CANDIDATES

If selected for the next stage of the recruitment process, you will be contacted directly 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 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 North Lanarkshire is a Self-Directed Support service based in North 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 North 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 North Lanarkshire

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

Tel: 01698 537 472