Job Description

A kind and energetic individual in her 20s is looking for a Female Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker to join her team.

She lives in the

Moodiesburn

area and enjoys being active and involved in the community. She's looking for someone reliable and friendly to support her with personal care, attending day centre activities, and enjoying days out--whether that's a walk in the park, a dance class, or trying out new places.

This role involves one-to-one support within her home and in the community. Your support will be key in helping her participate in the things she enjoys, while also ensuring her safety and promoting her independence.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting with

all personal care needs

, including showering, dressing, and prompting or assisting with toileting Supporting with

medication

, when required

Ensuring she is never left alone

, indoors or outdoors Helping with

money handling

in restaurants/fast food places, promoting healthy choices Taking part in and encouraging participation in activities like the

gym, Zumba, dance, swimming

, and other leisure or educational events Supporting with

general mobility

, including walking, exercising, road safety and maintaining balance where needed Assisting with

tidying up

after meals or snacks, including in the car

Encouraging outings

to explore new things and places Supporting with

daily living tasks

to promote independence

About You:

You'll need to have

experience in the care sector

, including supporting adults with autism and physical disabilities, and providing personal care.

You must be

friendly, reliable

, and have strong

interpersonal and communication skills

. A

proactive, innovative

approach is important to help identify and support fun, suitable activities.

Essential Requirements:

Female applicant

(Occupational Requirement)

PVG check

Full, clean UK driving licence

Access to

own transport

to get to place of work Use of

assigned mobility vehicle

for all shift travel (fully insured and fueled)

Hours:

Permanent part-time: 20 - 25 hours per week

Typical hours:

Days and times to be discussed at interview. Support required is mainly in the afternoon and evenings with rota given in advice.

Occasional weekends or evenings may be required - discussed at interview

Pay:

13.00 per hour

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If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of the GCIL North 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 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:

GCIL North Lanarkshire

Tel: 01698 537 472

E: GCILNorthLanarkshire@gcil.org.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week

Application question(s):

Where did you hear about this position
Licence/Certification:

Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person