Personal Assistant-Social Care-RM​/SF

Support Worker/Personal Assistant required – My name is Robb and I was born with a genetic condition known as Angelman Syndrome which has impacted on my cognitive development and mobility which has resulted in the need for twenty‑four‑hour support. I live independently in my own flat in the Murray area of East Kilbride and currently have a team of 4 Support Workers, an opportunity has arisen to extend the team.

I enjoy socialising as people fascinate me, going to the movies, sensory activities, swimming and going out for walks or in my car. I also enjoy engaging with my support workers and I am very easy‑going and good‑natured.

Permanent position subject to six‑month probationary period.

HOURS:

Part‑Time (20‑25 hrs per week).

• £13.25 per hour – Day shift (8:30 am to 5:00 pm)
• £12.60 per hour – Night shift (10:00 pm to 9:00 am)

Driver essential and Mobility car is available; you must have a clean licence.

• Provide one‑to‑one care and assistance within his home, at the day centre and in the community.
• Administer medication, feed, assist with personal care, support social needs and perform some housework.
• Take him swimming (a favourite activity) and engage in adapted sports such as skiing, music, sensory experiences and socialising.

Experience preferred 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.

• Day Shift: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Back Shift: 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm
• Sleeping Night Shift: 10:00 pm to 9:00 am

Please indicate if there are any of these shifts you would be unable to cover.

If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of the GCIL Team will be in touch 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).

This job is advertised by GCIL South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire
Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB

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