Female Personal Assistant for Lisa - Social Care - REF: LK / CF - 26

Hi, I'm Lisa. I'm a young woman living in the Motherwell area, and I'm looking for the right person to join my small team of Personal Assistants. The aim of this role is to help me live as independently as possible and enjoy a full, active life both at home and in the community. I enjoy staying active and getting out and about. Activities may include pottery, Zumba, gym sessions, bowling, cinema trips, and occasional pampering such as hair or nail appointments. I have Cerebral Palsy, Learning Disabilities, and Startle Seizures, so I need support with day-to-day activities. I have a busy lifestyle and a good sense of humour so there's rarely a dull moment! About the Role This is a person-centred support role focused on enabling me to take part in everyday life and the activities I enjoy. Support will include:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, showering, toileting)
• Medication support
• Preparing healthy meals and snacks
• Supporting safe mobility using my power wheelchair and equipment
• Accompanying me to activities and appointments
• Assistance with shopping, errands, and collecting prescriptions
• Supporting social and leisure activities
  
  I am looking for someone who is:
• Friendly, patient, and reliable
• Caring and respectful
• Proactive and encouraging
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Positive, flexible, and has a good sense of humour
• Happy to support someone to try new experiences
Previous experience is helpful but not essential, as training will be provided. Essential Requirement
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence (required to drive my manual mobility vehicle)
• Willing to undergo PVG Scotland Disclosure checks
This role would be perfect for someone that is looking to gain valuable experience in delivering person centred care alongside other commitments.

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 North 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.


• Casual 0 hours contract on an ad hoc basis
• Shifts offered to cover 24-hour support needs
• Advance notice of shifts will be provided
Typical commitments include:
• Approximately one sleepover shift per month (24 hours including sleeping night)
• Approximately one weekend afternoon/evening shift per month (around 6 hours)
Typical sleepover timings:
• Thursday 12pm - Friday 12pm
• Friday 12pm - Saturday 12pm
• Saturday 12pm - Sunday 12pm
Additional hours are often available beyond this, and we would be flexible to considering more for the right candidate. Pay £13.45 per hour Interested? If you enjoy making a real difference and supporting someone to live life their way, I would love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of my team I look forward to meeting you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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).