Job Description

Sessional Female Personal Assistants (2 positions available)

Location:

Coatbridge

Hourly Rate:

12.75 (rising to 13.00 after 3 months' probation period)

Type:

Sessional / flexible

We are currently recruiting two sessional Female Personal Assistants to support a friendly, kind and young-at-heart 69-year-old lady living in Coatbridge. She experiences fluctuating mental health and memory issues and is seeking compassionate and reliable individuals to support her wellbeing and independence.

About the Role:

This lady enjoys

helping others, staying active in her community, and maintaining her home and personal appearance

. Faith and attending Church are also very important to her.

You will help her:

Maintain her

identity, confidence and motivation

Feel valued

and included

in community activities and support groups

Reduce isolation

and encourage a positive daily routine

Stay healthy

, active and stimulated - including support to go on walks and attend Church

Key Responsibilities:

Personal care

and medication prompts.

Meal preparation

, shopping and household tasks.

Accompanying to

GP, hospital, and other care appointments

Support her to access the

local community

via public transport

Provide

companionship

and build a trusting, supportive relationship

Liaising with family and relevant professionals.

Work with a daily budget.

Other duties as deemed necessary by employer.

What We're Looking For:

A patient

, understanding and positive personality

Someone who is

chatty, encouraging, and a great listener who can use initiative. Effective communication is essential.

Able to respond gently and consistently to the

changeable nature of mental health

Reliable, flexible and

committed to making a difference

No experience in care homes required however some experience of providing care, understanding support / care plans is essential.

Life experience, empathy and understanding matter most.

Driving is not essential.

References required.

Example Shift Times (for sickness/holiday/weekend cover):

Sunday: 10:00am - 12:00pm (Mass) Wednesday: 19:00pm - 21:00pm Friday: 18:00pm - 20:00pm Saturday: 15:00pm - 18:00pm

Benefits:

Subscription to the

ILP Employee Assistance Programme which includes.

Access to counselling, legal advice, rewards & discounts

Blue Light Card

eligibility

Access to the

MyMindPal

wellbeing app.

If you're someone who is

kind-hearted, dependable

, and wants to

make a meaningful impact in someone's life

, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: This role is open to

female applicants only in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of the Take Control Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps.

If you are successfully hired; you will be employed directly by a Private Employer and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law such as paid holidays and statutory sick pay (where eligible).

For more information please contact:

Take Control (North Lanarkshire)

Tel: 01698 537 472

E: infonl@takectrl.org.uk

Pay: 12.75-13.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Where did you hear about this position
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BF.LD.1.25