Female Personal Assistant - Social Care - REF: SM /AW - 26 (GCIL North Lanarkshire)

To apply for this role please send your CV together with reference SM/AW - 26 and a short cover note regarding your suitability for the role to parNL@gcil.org.uk

Sophie is a happy, cheerful and determined 11-year-old girl who thrives on connection, comfort and gentle engagement. Sophie lives in the Motherwell area and loves cuddles, enjoys music and responds beautifully to one-to-one attention. 

Sophie’s day is centred around a calm and nurturing routine, with time for personal care, rest and lots of interaction. She enjoys spending time with her iPad, toys, relaxing in her playpen and engaging in sensory activities such as music and lights. When she is feeling well, she benefits from fresh air and short outings. Her day includes regular feeding and time to rest comfortably afterwards, alongside plenty of opportunities for play and connection.

About the Role

You would be required to provide one to one care and assistance within her home and in the community attending to personal care and participation in some social activities. Your duties would involve assisting with tasks such as:

· Attending to all personal care needs (showering, toileting including nappy changes)

· Assisting with medication

· PEG feeding is required.

· Interacting with digital activities and engaging with play activities

· Going out for a walk in her wheelchair

· Moving and assisting - pushing manual wheelchair, using electric tracking hoist

· Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living.

About You

We are looking for someone who is naturally caring, patient and kind, with a person-centred approach. You should enjoy building meaningful connections and be comfortable providing close support in a respectful and compassionate way. Someone who is friendly, attentive, and motivated to make a difference will be a great match. Previous experience or a background in healthcare or additional needs is welcomed but not essential. Training will be provided, so if you bring the right attitude—caring, friendly, and attentive—we’d love to hear from you.

•         Female applicants only – this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the personal care responsibilities of the role.

•         A driving licence is preferred, but not essential – what's most important is your ability to support Sophie well.

The home also includes two small, friendly dogs, so being comfortable around pets is important.

Hours :

This role guarantees 12 hours per week, with additional hours potentially becoming available.

Days and Times:

Days and times are flexible for the right person, while accommodating Sophie’s routine, and will be discussed with the employer at interview.

Hourly Rate: 

£13.50 per hour

If you are a compassionate and reliable individual who wants to make a genuine difference in Sophie’s life, we would love to hear from you. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a relaxed, family home where kindness and compassion are at the heart of everything.

If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV together with reference Female Personal Assistant SM/AW - 26 to parNL@GCIL.org.uk.

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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 North 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 North Lanarkshire is a Self-Directed Support service based in 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