Job Description

An outgoing, open and friendly woman requires a male or female Personal Assistant, to assist in all aspects of personal care, and to enjoy community activities. This lady has Physical disabilities and lives in the Kilsyth area.

Her favourite activities are going to rugby matches, music events, out for a drive, meeting up with friends and socialising and having quality family time.

Your role would be to assist this lady to have the best quality of life at home and out in the community, enjoying life to the full. Every day is different with lots of variety and laughs!

This role involves:

Attending to all personal care needs

Assisting with medication (4 times a day) via PEG

Preparing meals and healthy snacks and PEG feeding is required

Moving and assisting - pushing manual wheelchair.

Household shopping and collecting prescriptions

Helping to be involved in community activities

Going out for walks with the dog

Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living

The most important qualities she is looking for are a warm, friendly and approachable nature and a desire to work within a caring role. A Personal Assistant who can provide enthusiasm and motivation in the daily support of her needs, and her social interests would be ideal.

Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Pets in the household - you must be comfortable working with a dog in the home.

Driver with a full UK driving licence is essential and you may be required to use your own vehicle - mileage allowance will be paid. You may prefer the option to drive my mobility vehicle.

Relevant experience is preferred, but not essential as training will be provided.

Hours of Work (with a degree of flexibility)

Recruiting for 1 position.

Guaranteed permanent position of 12 hours per week, with additional daytime hours available.

This job works on a 2 week rolling rota, so your working hours can be planned.

Night shift: 12 hours available 8:00pm - 8:00am (training is during daytime)

Days and times:

At the interview we can discuss your availability and the shifts we have.

Hourly rate:

14.00 per hour

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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

Email: infonl@takectrl.org.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

Shift:

Night shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Where did you hear about this position
Licence/Certification:

Full UK Driving Licence with your own car (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CC.CE.3.25